Computer Systems Technician

Computer Systems Technician Salary

$27K

$39K

$63.5K

$41,429

/year

$19.92

/hour

Computer Systems Technician Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$41,429

Columbus

Ohio

$40,016

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    How much does a Computer Systems Technician make?

    As of Aug 9, 2026, the average annual pay for a Computer Systems Technician in the United States is $41,429 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.92 an hour. This is the equivalent of $796/week or $3,452/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Computer Systems Technician salaries currently range between $34,000 (25th percentile) to $45,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $56,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Computer Systems Technician varies greatly (by as much as 11500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Computer Systems Technician in your area makes on average $40,016 per year, or $1,413 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $41,429. Ohio ranks number 37 out of 50 states nationwide for Computer Systems Technician salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Computer Systems Technician jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Computer Systems Technician on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Computer Systems Technician Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Computer Systems Technician job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beaux Arts Village, WA, , with Tukwila, WA, and Nome, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Nome, AK, beats the national average by $9,963 (24.0%), and Beaux Arts Village, WA, furthers that trend with another $11,827 (28.5%) above the $41,429 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Computer Systems Technician appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 8% between Beaux Arts Village, WA, and Barlow, OR, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Computer Systems Technician role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Beaux Arts Village, WA

    $53,256

    $25.60

    Tukwila, WA

    $52,971

    $25.47

    Nome, AK

    $51,392

    $24.71

    Berkeley, CA

    $50,727

    $24.39

    Warren, OR

    $50,519

    $24.29

    Sitka, AK

    $49,908

    $23.99

    South San Francisco, CA

    $49,784

    $23.93

    Jersey City, NJ

    $49,693

    $23.89

    San Francisco, CA

    $48,810

    $23.47

    Barlow, OR

    $48,682

    $23.40

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Computer Systems Technician Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Computer Systems Technician category.

    For example Alarm Systems Technician jobs pay as much as $15,757 (38.0%) more than the average Computer Systems Technician salary of $41,429. If you're qualified, finding work as a Alarm Systems Technician may help you make more money than that of the average Computer Systems Technician position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Alarm Systems Technician

    $57,186

    $27.49

    Alarm Service Technician

    $56,124

    $26.98

    Security Technician

    $55,353

    $26.61

    Nicet Level 2

    $49,282

    $23.69

    Alarm Technician

    $46,201

    $22.21

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    Infographic detailing Computer Systems Technician salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $41,429 per year or $19.92 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.