Technical Intern

Technical Intern Salary

$19.5K

$34K

$53.5K

$36,265

/year

$17.44

/hour

Technical Intern Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,265

Columbus

Ohio

$35,028

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    How much does a Technical Intern make?

    As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Technical Intern in the United States is $36,265 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.44 an hour. This is the equivalent of $697/week or $3,022/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $53,500 and as low as $19,500, the majority of Technical Intern salaries currently range between $30,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $48,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Technical Intern varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Technical Intern in your area makes on average $35,028 per year, or $1,237 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,265. Ohio ranks number 39 out of 50 states nationwide for Technical Intern salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Technical Intern 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 Technical Intern Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Technical Intern job is above the national average. Topping the list is Palmdale, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Whitehorse, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Whitehorse, YT, beats the national average by $9,219 (25.4%), and Palmdale, CA, furthers that trend with another $10,060 (27.7%) above the $36,265 average.

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

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Palmdale, CA, and Cupertino, 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 Technical Intern role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Palmdale, CA

    $46,325

    $22.27

    Kentville, NS

    $45,775

    $22.01

    Whitehorse, YT

    $45,484

    $21.87

    Carcross, YT

    $45,457

    $21.85

    Haines Junction, YT

    $45,302

    $21.78

    Barrow, AK

    $45,178

    $21.72

    Salem, MA

    $45,089

    $21.68

    Duncan, BC

    $44,995

    $21.63

    Oak Bay, BC

    $44,913

    $21.59

    Cupertino, CA

    $44,742

    $21.51

    What are Top 0 Best Paying Related Technical Intern Jobs in the U.S.

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    Infographic detailing Technical Intern salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $36,265 per year or $17.44 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.