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Satellite Technician salary
Average satellite technician salary
$36,473
How much does a satellite technician make?
The average satellite technician salary in the United States is $36,473. Satellite technician salaries typically range between $29,000 and $44,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for satellite technicians is $17.54 per hour.
Satellite technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Satellite technicians earn the highest average salary in Maryland.
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Satellite Technician salary estimates from across the web
Average satellite technician salary by state
The average satellite technician salary in Maryland, Connecticut, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average satellite technician salary states are Washington, Alaska, and Montana.
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Highest paying states for satellite technicians
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $38,739 | $18.62 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $38,648 | $18.58 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $39,794 | $19.13 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $39,309 | $18.90 |
| 5 | Vermont | $37,564 | $18.06 |
| 6 | Nevada | $35,873 | $17.25 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $34,462 | $16.57 |
| 8 | Indiana | $35,817 | $17.22 |
| 9 | Missouri | $36,141 | $17.38 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $34,473 | $16.57 |
| 11 | Alabama | $36,442 | $17.52 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $34,675 | $16.67 |
| 13 | Maine | $34,466 | $16.57 |
| 14 | Maryland | $40,370 | $19.41 |
| 15 | New York | $37,739 | $18.14 |
| 16 | Iowa | $33,478 | $16.10 |
| 17 | Florida | $35,738 | $17.18 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $37,261 | $17.91 |
| 19 | Michigan | $35,626 | $17.13 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $36,877 | $17.73 |
| 21 | Illinois | $36,287 | $17.45 |
| 22 | Utah | $34,473 | $16.57 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $37,796 | $18.17 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $36,483 | $17.54 |
| 25 | Colorado | $35,202 | $16.92 |
| 26 | California | $39,774 | $19.12 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $36,946 | $17.76 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $33,239 | $15.98 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $35,094 | $16.87 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $33,599 | $16.15 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $32,313 | $15.54 |
| 32 | Alaska | $27,768 | $13.35 |
| 33 | Ohio | $34,600 | $16.63 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $31,585 | $15.19 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $27,322 | $13.14 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $32,806 | $15.77 |
| 37 | Montana | $27,331 | $13.14 |
| 38 | Kansas | $33,239 | $15.98 |
| 39 | Virginia | $35,930 | $17.27 |
| 40 | Georgia | $31,879 | $15.33 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $31,547 | $15.17 |
| 42 | Delaware | $32,583 | $15.66 |
| 43 | Oregon | $27,314 | $13.13 |
| 44 | Texas | $33,732 | $16.22 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $34,196 | $16.44 |
| 46 | Washington | $29,786 | $14.32 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $31,144 | $14.97 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $30,824 | $14.82 |
| 49 | Idaho | $25,483 | $12.25 |
| 50 | Rhode Island | $32,603 | $15.67 |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $32,486 | $15.62 |
Highest paying cities for satellite technicians
The highest-paying cities for satellite technicians are Concord, CA, New London, CT, and Phoenix, AZ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Concord, CA | $40,115 | $19.29 |
| 2 | New London, CT | $39,780 | $19.13 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,671 | $18.59 |
| 4 | Concord, NH | $38,568 | $18.54 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $37,822 | $18.18 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $37,779 | $18.16 |
| 7 | Allentown, PA | $37,367 | $17.96 |
| 8 | Washington, NJ | $36,905 | $17.74 |
| 9 | Albuquerque, NM | $36,794 | $17.69 |
| 10 | Springfield, MO | $36,393 | $17.50 |
| 11 | Washington, UT | $36,338 | $17.47 |
| 12 | Springfield, VA | $36,020 | $17.32 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $35,927 | $17.27 |
| 14 | Jacksonville, FL | $35,758 | $17.19 |
| 15 | Lansing, MI | $35,440 | $17.04 |
| 16 | Denver, CO | $35,218 | $16.93 |
| 17 | Lakewood, OH | $34,786 | $16.72 |
| 18 | Knoxville, TN | $34,605 | $16.64 |
| 19 | Portland, ME | $34,572 | $16.62 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $33,480 | $16.10 |
Satellite Technician salary details
A satellite technician's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $44,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a satellite technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $36,473 | $3,039 | $18 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying satellite technician jobs
The highest paying types of satellite technicians are satellite dish repairer, audio video mechanic, and electric organ checker.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Installation Technician | $39,725 | $3,310 | $19.10 | 90,389 |
| Communications Technician | $52,222 | $4,352 | $25.11 | 125,698 |
| Installation Technician | $38,043 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 129,534 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Satellite Installation Technician | $36,826 | $3,069 | $17.70 | 105,288 |
| Cable Technician | $47,289 | $3,941 | $22.74 | 120,249 |
Top companies hiring satellite technicians now:
Which companies pay satellite technicians the most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLOBALTECH HOLDINGS | $36,858 | $17.72 |
| 2 | PBS | $36,528 | $17.56 |
| 3 | DISH Network | $36,400 | $17.50 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Satellite Technician salary by industry
The average satellite technician salary varies across industries:
- The average satellite technician salary in the energy industry is $43,586, the highest of any industry.
- The average satellite technician salary in the finance industry is $38,071.
- Satellite technicians in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $36,859, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for satellite technicians
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $43,586 | $20.95 |
| 2 | Construction | $38,071 | $18.30 |
| 3 | Technology | $37,395 | $17.98 |
| 4 | Telecommunication | $37,263 | $17.91 |
| 5 | Professional | $37,259 | $17.91 |
| 6 | Transportation | $36,859 | $17.72 |
High Paying Satellite Technician Jobs
Satellite Technician salary trends
The average satellite technician salary has risen by $6,149 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average satellite technician earned $30,324 annually, but today, they earn $36,473 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for satellite technicians over the last decade.
Compare satellite technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average satellite technician salary over time
Compare satellite technician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Satellite Technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,500 | $17.54 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $34,800 | $16.71 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $33,600 | $16.14 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $32,700 | $15.73 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | $32,900 | $15.82 | -1.0% |
Recently added satellite technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mastec Inc. | Technician-Satellite | Kingsport, TN | 12/17/2024 | $45,914 |
| Mastec Inc. | Technician-Satellite | Asheville, NC | 12/17/2024 | $45,914 |
| Southern Star | Satellite Technician | Doyline, LA | 12/03/2024 | $60,000 |
| Southern Star | Satellite Technician | Minden, LA | 10/22/2024 | $60,000 |
| Southern Star | Satellite Technician | Haynesville, LA | 09/26/2024 | $60,000 |
| Mastec Inc. | Technician-Satellite | Monroe, LA | 09/17/2024 | $45,914 |
| Jobsatmastec | Technician-Satellite | Noble, LA | 09/12/2024 | $45,914 |
| Mastec Inc. | Technician-Satellite | Clarksburg, WV | 07/26/2024 | $45,914 |
| Mastec Inc. | Technician-Satellite | Clarksburg, WV | 07/26/2024 | $45,914 |
| Southern Star | Satellite Technician | Homer, LA | 07/17/2024 | $60,000 |
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