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Developmental Technician salary
Average developmental technician salary
$14.99
How much does a developmental technician make?
The average developmental technician salary in the United States is $31,175. Developmental technician salaries typically range between $24,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for developmental technicians is $14.99 per hour.
Developmental technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Developmental technicians earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.
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Where can a Developmental Technician earn more?
Average developmental technician salary by state
Highest paying states for developmental technicians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $45,122 | $21.69 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $36,926 | $17.75 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $41,510 | $19.96 |
| 4 | Maine | $32,134 | $15.45 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $35,517 | $17.08 |
| 6 | Ohio | $35,015 | $16.83 |
| 7 | California | $42,596 | $20.48 |
| 8 | Iowa | $31,822 | $15.30 |
| 9 | Vermont | $33,745 | $16.22 |
| 10 | Illinois | $33,435 | $16.07 |
| 11 | New York | $34,448 | $16.56 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $32,659 | $15.70 |
| 13 | Alaska | $32,323 | $15.54 |
| 14 | Oregon | $35,069 | $16.86 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $30,206 | $14.52 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $30,953 | $14.88 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $29,857 | $14.35 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $32,939 | $15.84 |
| 19 | Washington | $34,812 | $16.74 |
| 20 | Colorado | $32,942 | $15.84 |
| 21 | Florida | $31,251 | $15.02 |
| 22 | Indiana | $29,450 | $14.16 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $29,962 | $14.40 |
| 24 | Georgia | $30,424 | $14.63 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $30,640 | $14.73 |
| 26 | Michigan | $29,734 | $14.30 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $30,486 | $14.66 |
| 28 | Kansas | $30,275 | $14.56 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $31,423 | $15.11 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $34,836 | $16.75 |
| 31 | Maryland | $32,087 | $15.43 |
| 32 | Delaware | $29,018 | $13.95 |
| 33 | Missouri | $29,465 | $14.17 |
| 34 | Arizona | $28,739 | $13.82 |
| 35 | Alabama | $28,411 | $13.66 |
| 36 | Nevada | $30,503 | $14.66 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $28,431 | $13.67 |
| 38 | Virginia | $29,573 | $14.22 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $28,727 | $13.81 |
| 40 | Montana | $29,475 | $14.17 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $28,399 | $13.65 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $28,604 | $13.75 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $26,254 | $12.62 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $25,394 | $12.21 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $24,599 | $11.83 |
| 46 | Texas | $25,086 | $12.06 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $26,270 | $12.63 |
| 48 | Utah | $25,571 | $12.29 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $25,935 | $12.47 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $23,325 | $11.21 |
| 51 | Idaho | $21,504 | $10.34 |
Highest paying cities for developmental technicians
The highest-paying cities for developmental technicians are South Portland, ME, Springfield, MO, and Jackson, TN.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Portland, ME | $32,220 | $15.49 |
| 2 | Springfield, MO | $29,236 | $14.06 |
| 3 | Jackson, TN | $26,278 | $12.63 |
| 4 | Bentonville, AR | $25,629 | $12.32 |
| 5 | Midland, TX | $25,388 | $12.21 |
| 6 | Lake Charles, LA | $23,529 | $11.31 |
Developmental Technician salary details
A developmental technician's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a developmental technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,175 | $2,598 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying developmental technician jobs
The highest paying types of developmental technicians are developmental specialist, psychiatric technician, and technician.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Care Provider | $29,470 | $2,456 | $14.17 | 117,168 |
| Direct Care Worker | $29,343 | $2,445 | $14.11 | 140,788 |
| Direct Support Staff | $31,268 | $2,606 | $15.03 | 182,001 |
| Direct Support Professional | $32,077 | $2,673 | $15.42 | 142,034 |
| Direct Care Staffer | $30,480 | $2,540 | $14.65 | 117,658 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $39,662 | $3,305 | $19.07 | 64,888 |
Top companies hiring developmental technicians now:
Which companies pay developmental technicians the most?
Developmental technician salaries at West Tennessee Healthcare and Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average developmental technician salary at companies like NC.gov and GC Services Limited Partnership are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Tennessee Healthcare | $37,807 | $18.18 |
| 2 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $36,333 | $17.47 |
| 3 | NC.gov | $31,628 | $15.21 |
| 4 | GC Services Limited Partnership | $31,087 | $14.95 |
| 5 | Walmart | $30,897 | $14.85 |
| 6 | Targa Resources | $29,688 | $14.27 |
| 7 | Burrell Behavioral Health | $28,216 | $13.57 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Developmental Technician salary by industry
The average developmental technician salary varies across industries:
- The average developmental technician salary in the energy industry is $44,255, the highest of any industry.
- The average developmental technician salary in the finance industry is $34,134.
- Developmental technicians in the government industry earn an average salary of $29,287, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for developmental technicians
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $44,255 | $21.28 |
| 2 | Manufacturing | $34,134 | $16.41 |
| 3 | Health Care | $31,575 | $15.18 |
| 4 | Education | $30,148 | $14.49 |
| 5 | Retail | $29,480 | $14.17 |
| 6 | Government | $29,287 | $14.08 |
High Paying Developmental Technician Jobs
Developmental Technician salary trends
The average developmental technician salary has risen by $5,838 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average developmental technician earned $25,337 annually, but today, they earn $31,175 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for developmental technicians over the last decade.
Compare developmental technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average developmental technician salary over time
Compare developmental technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Developmental Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,200 | $14.99 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $30,100 | $14.45 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $29,300 | $14.06 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $28,200 | $13.55 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $27,600 | $13.25 | -0.5% |
Recently added developmental technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart | Developmental Technician, General Facilities Maintenance | Katy, TX | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Intellisource | Developmental Technicians (General Facilities Maintenance) | Clarksville, IN | 12/14/2024 | $43,680 |
| Intellisource | Developmental Technicians (R/Hvac) | Colorado Springs, CO | 12/14/2024 | $43,680 |
| Intellisource | Developmental Technicians (General Facilities Maintenance) | Fairbanks, AK | 12/14/2024 | $43,680 |
| Walmart | (USA) Developmental Technician, Refrigeration/Hvac Maintenance | Mebane, NC | 12/14/2024 | $33,392 |
| Walmart | (USA) Developmental Technician, Refrigeration/Hvac Maintenance | Salisbury, MD | 12/14/2024 | $33,392 |
| Wal-Mart | (USA) Developmental Technician, General Facilities Maintenance | Urbana, OH | 12/13/2024 | $33,392 |
| Intellisource | Developmental Technicians (R/Hvac) | Chardon, OH | 12/12/2024 | $43,680 |
| Intellisource | Developmental Technicians (R/Hvac) | Clearfield, PA | 12/12/2024 | $43,680 |
| Intellisource | Developmental Technicians (R/Hvac) | Hartsville, SC | 12/12/2024 | $43,680 |
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