Control & Instrument Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Control & Instrument Technologist make in the United States? The average Control & Instrument Technologist salary in the United States is $113,851 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $100,848 and $133,746. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Job Description

Participates in engineering projects to develop, deploy, and maintain electrical control and automation systems and devices. Supports the implementation of electrical control systems and prototypes. Collaborates with technicians and engineers to perform or validate setup, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks. Uses and follows engineering standards and methods to assist with modeling and testing of control systems. Generates calculations, documentation, and reports related to testing and performance of controllers following established methods. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)

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