Tech 2 Salary

$29.5K

$42K

$68.5K

$48,356

/year

$23.25

/hour

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How much does a Tech 2 make?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for a Tech 2 in the United States is $48,356 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $23.25 an hour. This is the equivalent of $929/week or $4,029/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $68,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Tech 2 salaries currently range between $36,500 (25th percentile) to $55,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $63,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Tech 2 varies greatly (by as much as 19000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Tech 2 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 Tech 2 Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Tech 2 job is above the national average. Topping the list is Pennington County, SD, , with Beverly, MA, and Riverside, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Riverside, CA, beats the national average by $12,156 (25.1%), and Pennington County, SD, furthers that trend with another $13,435 (27.8%) above the $48,356 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Tech 2 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 Pennington County, SD, and Santa Clara, CA, , 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 Tech 2 role.

City

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Pennington County, SD

$61,791

$29.71

Beverly, MA

$60,651

$29.16

Riverside, CA

$60,512

$29.09

Nome, AK

$59,985

$28.84

Berkeley, CA

$59,209

$28.47

Redwood City, CA

$59,205

$28.46

Sitka, AK

$58,253

$28.01

Toms River, NJ

$57,092

$27.45

San Francisco, CA

$56,971

$27.39

Santa Clara, CA

$56,791

$27.30

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Tech 2 Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Tech 2 category.

For example Kenwal Steel jobs pay as much as $16,226 (33.6%) more than the average Tech 2 salary of $48,356. If you're qualified, finding work as a Kenwal Steel may help you make more money than that of the average Tech 2 position.

Job Title

Annual Salary

Hourly Wage

Kenwal Steel

$64,582

$31.05

Specialty Welding

$61,961

$29.79

Water Treatment Operator

$57,008

$27.41

Boiler Welder

$56,233

$27.04

Floor Maintenance

$33,984

$16.34

About Our Data

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

Infographic detailing Tech 2 salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $48,356 per year or $23.25 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.