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Instrument technician salary in United States, 2026

How much does an Instrument Technician make in the United States?

Average base salary

$33.18
Average $33.18
Low $21.39
High $51.46

The average salary for a instrument technician is $33.18 per hour in the United States. 3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Instrument Technician job openings in United States

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UnityPoint Health3.5out of 5 stars.
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Instrument Technician in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Draper
 
$187,500per year
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Amyris
 
$156,000per year
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VECA Electric & Technologies
 
$150,800per year
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FootBridge Companies
 
$150,800per year
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TerraPower
 
$147,378per year
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City of Roseville, CA
 
$145,049per year
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Highest paying cities for Instrument Technicians near United States

  1. Eunice, NM
    $44.07 per hour
  2. Deer Park, TX
    $38.41 per hour
  3. New Berlin, WI
    $37.73 per hour
  4. Decatur, AL
    $35.98 per hour
  5. Kansas City, MO
    $35.65 per hour

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