Monitor Tech

Monitor Tech Salary

$26.5K

$40.5K

$63K

$43,966

/year

$21.14

/hour

Monitor Tech Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$43,966

Columbus

Ohio

$42,467

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    How much does a Monitor Tech make?

    As of Jul 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Monitor Tech in the United States is $43,966 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.14 an hour. This is the equivalent of $845/week or $3,663/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $63,000 and as low as $26,500, the majority of Monitor Tech salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $52,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $60,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Monitor Tech varies greatly (by as much as 16000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Monitor Tech in your area makes on average $42,467 per year, or $1,499 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $43,966. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Monitor Tech salaries.

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

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Monitor Tech Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Monitor Tech job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Haines Junction, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Haines Junction, YT, beats the national average by $29,528 (67.2%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $30,296 (68.9%) above the $43,966 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Kentville, NS, and Dauphin, MB, , 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 Monitor Tech role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $74,262

    $35.70

    Whitehorse, YT

    $73,789

    $35.48

    Haines Junction, YT

    $73,494

    $35.33

    North Cowichan, BC

    $73,278

    $35.23

    Duncan, BC

    $72,996

    $35.09

    Oak Bay, BC

    $72,863

    $35.03

    Victoria, BC

    $72,554

    $34.88

    Kelowna, BC

    $71,063

    $34.16

    West Kelowna, BC

    $71,050

    $34.16

    Dauphin, MB

    $70,259

    $33.78

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Monitor Tech Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Monitor Tech category.

    For example Infectious Disease Technician jobs pay as much as $77,754 (176.9%) more than the average Monitor Tech salary of $43,966. If you're qualified, finding work as a Infectious Disease Technician may help you make more money than that of the average Monitor Tech position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Infectious Disease Technician

    $121,720

    $58.52

    Flow Technician

    $53,137

    $25.55

    Technology Technician

    $46,890

    $22.54

    Emergency Dept Technician

    $45,018

    $21.64

    Him Document Imaging Specialist

    $37,338

    $17.95

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Monitor Tech salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $43,966 per year or $21.14 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.