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What technicians make
Median
$50,620
Bottom tenth
$34,660
Top tenth
$81,790
The national median is $50,620 a year. The bottom tenth earn $34,660 or less and the top tenth $81,790 or more, in 2025 figures. Many shops pay flat rate: you are paid the book hours for a job, not the hours on the clock, so a quiet week means a smaller paycheck.