What are the main factors that influence an Algae Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Algae Technician?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Algae Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Algae Technician's salary?

An Algae Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,064 for beginners, reaching about $62,022 at mid-level, and approach $108,362 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Algae Technician?

Algae Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Algae Technician roles are District of Columbia $55,079, California $54,870, Massachusetts $54,139. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Algae Technician roles make?

Salaries for Algae Technician level roles vary by specialization: Technician: $90,266; Or Technician: $87,019; Micro Algae Technician: $83,876; Ophthalmic Technician: $67,444; CIP Technician: $65,445.

Algae Technician Salary in Virginia

How much does an Algae Technician make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Algae Technician in Virginia is $50,094 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, an Algae Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,544
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,745 to $55,041
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,785

10% $41,785

50% (Median) $50,094

90% $59,544

Algae Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,041	$4,587	$1,058	$26
Average	$50,094	$4,175	$963	$24
25th Percentile	$45,745	$3,812	$880	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Algae Technician Salaries

An Algae Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Algae Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Algae Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,064
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,020
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,022
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,965
Expert (over 8 years): $108,362

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Algae Technician	less than 1 year	$49,064
Waste Water Treatment Technician II	1-2 years	$55,020
Waste Water Treatment Technician III	2-4 years	$62,022
Waste Water Treatment Superintendent	5-8 years	$94,965
Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager	over 8 years	$108,362

How Do Algae Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Algae Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,079.
California: $54,870.
Massachusetts: $54,139.

District of Columbia $55,079 California $54,870 Massachusetts $54,139 Washington $53,940 New Jersey $53,920 Alaska $53,850 Connecticut $53,164 New York $52,885

Hawaii $51,995 Rhode Island $51,577 Maryland $51,293 Minnesota $50,905 Colorado $50,756 Illinois $50,706 Oregon $50,517 Delaware $50,378

New Hampshire $50,290 Virginia $50,094 Pennsylvania $49,522 Nevada $49,234 North Dakota $49,139 Michigan $48,990 Wisconsin $48,935 Vermont $48,826

Texas $48,522 Maine $48,502 Arizona $48,473 Ohio $48,438 Georgia $47,980 Indiana $47,751 Wyoming $47,707 Utah $47,637

Iowa $47,607 Kansas $47,368 Louisiana $47,299 North Carolina $47,274 Missouri $47,264 Florida $47,070 Montana $46,965 Nebraska $46,866

Kentucky $46,811 South Carolina $46,612 Tennessee $46,488 Idaho $46,438 New Mexico $46,075 Oklahoma $45,995 Alabama $45,702 South Dakota $45,209

Arkansas $44,941 West Virginia $44,796 Mississippi $44,364

Top Paying Cities for Algae Technician

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Ivanhoe: $46,070
Lambsburg: $46,168
Laurel Fork: $46,220

Ivanhoe, VA $46,070

Lambsburg, VA $46,168

Laurel Fork, VA $46,220

Marion, VA $45,830

Max Meadows, VA $46,143

Meadowview, VA $45,417

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $45,785

Rocky Gap, VA $45,810

Ruther Glen, VA $48,323

Sealston, VA $49,573

Sharps, VA $48,111

Spotsylvania, VA $48,775

Sparta, VA $48,519

Stafford, VA $51,005

Stratford, VA $49,052

Tappahannock, VA $48,408

Thornburg, VA $48,935

Unionville, VA $48,141

Village, VA $48,348

Warsaw, VA $48,519

Weems, VA $47,567

Sandy Point, VA $48,583

White Stone, VA $47,435

Wicomico Church, VA $47,781

Woodford, VA $48,736

Zacata, VA $48,900

Winchester, VA $48,671

Bentonville, VA $48,253

Berryville, VA $49,373

Boyce, VA $49,463

Brucetown, VA $48,703

Chester Gap, VA $49,175

Clear Brook, VA $48,458

Cross Junction, VA $46,886

Fishers Hill, VA $47,560

Flint Hill, VA $48,908

Front Royal, VA $48,936

Gore, VA $47,149

Hume, VA $49,569

Huntly, VA $48,990

Strasburg, VA $47,375

Linden, VA $49,689

Markham, VA $49,678

Maurertown, VA $46,730

Middletown, VA $48,300

Millwood, VA $49,374

Rileyville, VA $47,713

Earlysville, VA $47,014

Esmont, VA $46,579

Faber, VA $46,372

Fishersville, VA $46,804

Free Union, VA $46,936

Gordonsville, VA $47,428

Greenwood, VA $46,747

Ivy, VA $47,033

Keene, VA $46,767

Keswick, VA $47,126

Locust Dale, VA $47,640

Lovingston, VA $45,875

Lyndhurst, VA $46,221

Montpelier Station, VA $47,439

Nellysford, VA $46,274

North Garden, VA $46,721

Orange, VA $47,904

Palmyra, VA $47,147

Piney River, VA $45,661

Quinque, VA $47,133

Roseland, VA $45,837

Ruckersville, VA $47,114

Schuyler, VA $46,415

Shipman, VA $45,868

Somerset, VA $47,441

Stanardsville, VA $46,977

Troy, VA $47,199

Tyro, VA $45,962

Waynesboro, VA $46,875

White Hall, VA $46,959

Woodberry Forest, VA $47,625

Achilles, VA $46,901

Amelia Court House, VA $47,772

Ark, VA $47,200

Arvonia, VA $46,781

Ashland, VA $48,237

Aylett, VA $48,260

Barhamsville, VA $47,565

Beaumont, VA $47,761

Beaverdam, VA $48,232

Bena, VA $46,888

Bohannon, VA $47,080

Bremo Bluff, VA $47,085

Bruington, VA $48,163

Bumpass, VA $48,160

Cardinal, VA $47,101

Cartersville, VA $47,474

Charles City, VA $47,862

Christchurch, VA $47,472

Church View, VA $47,582

Cobbs Creek, VA $47,231

Columbia, VA $47,351

Crozier, VA $48,079

Cumberland, VA $47,088

Deltaville, VA $47,270

Diggs, VA $47,098

Redwood, VA $45,836

Rich Creek, VA $45,992

Ridgeway, VA $46,313

Riner, VA $45,988

Ripplemead, VA $45,868

Rocky Mount, VA $45,877

Salem, VA $45,653

Sandy Level, VA $45,975

Shawsville, VA $45,794

Spencer, VA $46,302

Staffordsville, VA $46,071

Stanleytown, VA $46,389

Stuart, VA $46,289

Thaxton, VA $45,740

Troutville, VA $45,722

Union Hall, VA $45,885

Vesta, VA $46,231

Villamont, VA $45,717

Vinton, VA $45,631

Wirtz, VA $45,744

Woolwine, VA $46,198

Bristol, VA $44,505

Abingdon, VA $45,165

Andover, VA $45,031

Appalachia, VA $45,031

Bee, VA $45,587

Ben Hur, VA $45,218

Big Stone Gap, VA $44,630

Birchleaf, VA $45,633

Blackwater, VA $44,685

Castlewood, VA $44,816

Cleveland, VA $45,360

Clinchco, VA $45,592

Clintwood, VA $45,541

Coeburn, VA $45,106

Damascus, VA $45,520

Dante, VA $45,362

Davenport, VA $45,676

Dryden, VA $44,776

Duffield, VA $44,397

Dungannon, VA $44,559

East Stone Gap, VA $44,724

Ewing, VA $45,789

Fort Blackmore, VA $44,274

Gate City, VA $43,971

Haysi, VA $45,853

Hiltons, VA $44,075

Honaker, VA $45,613

Jonesville, VA $45,328

Keokee, VA $44,908

Lebanon, VA $45,184

Mc Clure, VA $45,371

Mendota, VA $44,519

Nickelsville, VA $44,333

Nora, VA $45,252

Norton, VA $45,079

Pennington Gap, VA $44,897

Pound, VA $45,266

Rosedale, VA $45,563

Rose Hill, VA $45,709

Saint Charles, VA $45,161

Saint Paul, VA $45,102

Weber City, VA $43,837

Whitetop, VA $45,698

Wise, VA $45,200

Pulaski, VA $46,188

Atkins, VA $45,798

Austinville, VA $46,168

Barren Springs, VA $46,208

Bastian, VA $45,805

Bland, VA $45,912

Broadford, VA $45,757

Cana, VA $46,239

Ceres, VA $45,761

Chilhowie, VA $45,746

Cripple Creek, VA $45,952

Crockett, VA $45,942

Draper, VA $46,150

Dugspur, VA $46,184

Elk Creek, VA $45,920

Emory, VA $45,616

Fancy Gap, VA $46,199

Fries, VA $46,074

Galax, VA $46,149

Glade Spring, VA $45,526

Rural Retreat, VA $45,883

Saltville, VA $45,765

Speedwell, VA $45,913

Sugar Grove, VA $45,809

Tannersville, VA $45,730

Troutdale, VA $45,777

Willis, VA $46,159

Woodlawn, VA $46,178

Wytheville, VA $46,048

Staunton, VA $46,819

Augusta Springs, VA $46,621

Bacova, VA $46,402

Blue Grass, VA $46,420

Brownsburg, VA $46,143

Buena Vista, VA $45,765

Churchville, VA $46,949

Clifton Forge, VA $46,245

Covington, VA $45,994

Craigsville, VA $46,626

Crimora, VA $46,997

Deerfield, VA $46,662

Doe Hill, VA $46,623

Fairfield, VA $46,075

Fort Defiance, VA $47,031

Glen Wilton, VA $46,069

Goshen, VA $46,425

Greenville, VA $46,396

Grottoes, VA $47,040

Head Waters, VA $46,700

Hot Springs, VA $46,272

Iron Gate, VA $46,324

Lexington, VA $46,156

Low Moor, VA $46,216

Mc Dowell, VA $46,641

Middlebrook, VA $46,408

Millboro, VA $46,444

Mint Spring, VA $46,641

Montebello, VA $45,985

Monterey, VA $46,507

Mount Sidney, VA $47,052

Mustoe, VA $46,584

New Hope, VA $47,025

Port Republic, VA $47,015

Raphine, VA $46,199

Rockbridge Baths, VA $46,244

Selma, VA $46,261

Steeles Tavern, VA $46,294

Stuarts Draft, VA $46,467

Swoope, VA $46,736

Verona, VA $47,053

Vesuvius, VA $45,881

Warm Springs, VA $46,416

West Augusta, VA $46,764

Weyers Cave, VA $47,064

Williamsville, VA $46,667

Lynchburg, VA $45,080

Altavista, VA $45,508

Alton, VA $46,502

Amherst, VA $45,386

Appomattox, VA $45,468

Bedford, VA $45,746

Big Island, VA $45,495

Blairs, VA $46,491

Brookneal, VA $45,688

Buffalo Junction, VA $46,649

Callands, VA $46,266

Chatham, VA $46,304

Clifford, VA $45,455

Clover, VA $46,389

Cluster Springs, VA $46,647

Coleman Falls, VA $45,266

Concord, VA $45,142

Crystal Hill, VA $46,317

Danville, VA $46,528

Hillsville, VA $46,239

Carson, VA $48,020

Hiwassee, VA $46,087

Independence, VA $45,927

Annandale, VA $54,646

Burke, VA $54,134

Dumfries, VA $52,549

Dunn Loring, VA $54,716

Fairfax, VA $53,899

Fairfax Station, VA $53,753

Falls Church, VA $54,764

Fort Belvoir, VA $54,102

Great Falls, VA $53,901

Greenway, VA $54,763

Lorton, VA $53,796

Merrifield, VA $54,590

Mc Lean, VA $54,758

West Mclean, VA $54,763

Mount Vernon, VA $54,305

Newington, VA $54,180

Dry Fork, VA $46,401

Brooke, VA $50,635

Evington, VA $45,330

Forest, VA $45,242

Gladstone, VA $45,507

Gladys, VA $45,508

Glasgow, VA $45,799

Goode, VA $45,391

Gretna, VA $45,974

Halifax, VA $46,489

Howardsville, VA $46,414

Hurt, VA $45,717

Java, VA $46,251

Ararat, VA $46,228

Axton, VA $46,370

Bassett, VA $46,337

Belspring, VA $46,096

Bent Mountain, VA $45,705

Blacksburg, VA $45,879

Blue Ridge, VA $45,690

Boones Mill, VA $45,673

Buchanan, VA $45,844

Callaway, VA $45,792

Christiansburg, VA $45,883

Cascade, VA $46,330

Catawba, VA $45,766

Check, VA $45,863

Claudville, VA $46,200

Cloverdale, VA $45,605

Collinsville, VA $46,491

Copper Hill, VA $45,803

Critz, VA $46,274

Daleville, VA $45,651

Dublin, VA $46,121

Eagle Rock, VA $45,976

Eggleston, VA $46,028

Elliston, VA $45,756

Ferrum, VA $46,048

Fieldale, VA $46,425

Fincastle, VA $45,794

Floyd, VA $46,052

Glade Hill, VA $45,847

Glen Lyn, VA $45,881

Goodview, VA $45,685

Hardy, VA $45,666

Henry, VA $46,118

Huddleston, VA $45,836

Keeling, VA $46,445

Chester, VA $48,246

Chesterfield, VA $48,217

Church Road, VA $48,059

Colonial Heights, VA $48,266

Courtland, VA $47,106

Dendron, VA $47,247

Dewitt, VA $47,904

Dinwiddie, VA $48,035

Disputanta, VA $48,075

Dolphin, VA $47,378

Drewryville, VA $47,003

Ebony, VA $46,679

Elberon, VA $47,053

Emporia, VA $47,109

Ford, VA $47,947

Franklin, VA $46,961

Freeman, VA $47,368

Gasburg, VA $46,779

Hopewell, VA $48,167

Ivor, VA $47,037

Jarratt, VA $47,516

Lawrenceville, VA $47,203

Mc Kenney, VA $47,779

Meredithville, VA $47,134

Newsoms, VA $46,806

Prince George, VA $48,212

Rawlings, VA $47,595

Sedley, VA $47,169

Skippers, VA $46,921

Spring Grove, VA $47,503

Stony Creek, VA $47,777

Surry, VA $46,937

Sussex, VA $47,669

Sutherland, VA $48,172

Valentines, VA $46,823

Wakefield, VA $47,229

Warfield, VA $47,634

Waverly, VA $47,601

White Plains, VA $46,797

Wilsons, VA $47,805

Yale, VA $47,476

Zuni, VA $47,019

Claremont, VA $47,567

Farmville, VA $46,675

Baskerville, VA $46,598

Indian Valley, VA $46,119

Mc Coy, VA $46,019

Martinsville, VA $46,414

Meadows Of Dan, VA $46,242

Moneta, VA $45,760

Montvale, VA $45,760

Narrows, VA $46,020

Newbern, VA $46,060

New Castle, VA $45,796

Newport, VA $45,901

New River, VA $46,187

Oriskany, VA $45,885

Paint Bank, VA $45,813

Parrott, VA $46,041

Patrick Springs, VA $46,327

Pearisburg, VA $46,065

Pembroke, VA $46,064

Penhook, VA $45,999

Pilot, VA $45,900

Pittsville, VA $45,976

Radford, VA $46,135

Long Island, VA $45,681

Lowry, VA $45,477

Lynch Station, VA $45,686

Madison Heights, VA $45,081

Monroe, VA $45,306

Naruna, VA $45,543

Nathalie, VA $46,094

Natural Bridge, VA $45,944

Natural Bridge Station, VA $45,746

Nelson, VA $46,718

Norwood, VA $45,682

Ringgold, VA $46,462

Rustburg, VA $45,185

Scottsburg, VA $46,552

Scottsville, VA $46,804

South Boston, VA $46,593

Spout Spring, VA $45,268

Sutherlin, VA $46,466

Sweet Briar, VA $45,214

Vernon Hill, VA $46,411

Virgilina, VA $46,607

Wingina, VA $45,952

Amonate, VA $45,850

Bandy, VA $45,750

Big Rock, VA $45,999

Bishop, VA $45,754

Bluefield, VA $45,896

Boissevain, VA $45,783

Breaks, VA $45,924

Burkes Garden, VA $45,801

Cedar Bluff, VA $45,868

Doran, VA $46,057

Falls Mills, VA $45,783

Grundy, VA $46,076

Horsepen, VA $45,772

Hurley, VA $45,839

Jewell Ridge, VA $45,868

Keen Mountain, VA $46,047

Mavisdale, VA $45,873

Maxie, VA $46,008

North Tazewell, VA $45,861

Oakwood, VA $46,073

Pilgrims Knob, VA $45,948

Pocahontas, VA $45,798

Pounding Mill, VA $45,933

Raven, VA $46,035

Red Ash, VA $46,078

Richlands, VA $46,051

Rowe, VA $45,890

Shortt Gap, VA $45,992

Swords Creek, VA $45,876

Tazewell, VA $45,789

Vansant, VA $45,877

Whitewood, VA $45,883

Wolford, VA $45,891

Boydton, VA $46,698

Bracey, VA $46,818

Brodnax, VA $46,998

Buckingham, VA $46,175

Burkeville, VA $46,890

Charlotte Court House, VA $46,218

Chase City, VA $46,457

Clarksville, VA $46,781

Crewe, VA $47,189

Cullen, VA $46,080

Dillwyn, VA $46,636

Drakes Branch, VA $46,452

Dundas, VA $47,143

Evergreen, VA $45,512

Fort Mitchell, VA $46,452

Green Bay, VA $46,631

Hampden Sydney, VA $46,745

Kenbridge, VA $46,891

Keysville, VA $46,448

La Crosse, VA $46,746

Lunenburg, VA $46,536

Meherrin, VA $46,541

Nottoway, VA $47,117

Pamplin, VA $45,926

Phenix, VA $45,719

Prospect, VA $46,215

Randolph, VA $46,293

Red House, VA $45,585

Red Oak, VA $46,517

Rice, VA $46,949

Saxe, VA $46,417

Skipwith, VA $46,550

South Hill, VA $46,729

Victoria, VA $46,700

Wylliesburg, VA $46,476

Roanoke, VA $45,572

Wachapreague, VA $47,319

Wardtown, VA $47,227

Wattsville, VA $47,364

Willis Wharf, VA $47,306

Windsor, VA $46,903

Withams, VA $47,326

Norfolk, VA $46,662

Newport News, VA $46,766

Fort Eustis, VA $46,785

Hampton, VA $46,795

Fort Monroe, VA $46,769

Poquoson, VA $46,780

Yorktown, VA $46,835

Lackey, VA $46,854

Seaford, VA $46,797

Portsmouth, VA $46,675

Fort Lee, VA $48,264

Petersburg, VA $48,264

Virginia State University, VA $48,264

Alberta, VA $47,310

Ammon, VA $47,944

Blackstone, VA $47,538

Boykins, VA $46,862

Branchville, VA $46,750

Capron, VA $47,093

Round Hill, VA $50,599

Catharpin, VA $52,495

Delaplane, VA $50,069

Ashburn, VA $52,712

Chantilly, VA $53,267

Gainesville, VA $52,067

Hamilton, VA $51,281

Lincoln, VA $51,231

Sterling, VA $53,353

Haymarket, VA $52,018

Herndon, VA $53,550

Leesburg, VA $51,884

Lovettsville, VA $50,734

Nokesville, VA $52,131

Upperville, VA $50,235

Warrenton, VA $50,418

Reston, VA $53,858

Waterford, VA $51,196

The Plains, VA $51,340

Doswell, VA $48,253

Dutton, VA $47,221

Fork Union, VA $47,229

Foster, VA $47,069

Glen Allen, VA $48,362

Gloucester, VA $47,171

Gloucester Point, VA $46,886

Goochland, VA $47,834

Grimstead, VA $47,188

Gum Spring, VA $47,834

Gwynn, VA $47,187

Hadensville, VA $47,760

Hallieford, VA $47,173

Hanover, VA $48,263

Hardyville, VA $47,314

Hartfield, VA $47,330

Hayes, VA $46,916

Henrico, VA $48,398

Hudgins, VA $47,151

Jamaica, VA $47,740

Jamestown, VA $47,023

Jetersville, VA $47,224

Kents Store, VA $47,335

King And Queen Court House, VA $47,812

King William, VA $48,060

Lanexa, VA $47,738

Lightfoot, VA $47,254

Little Plymouth, VA $47,752

Locust Hill, VA $47,472

Louisa, VA $47,826

Macon, VA $47,881

Maidens, VA $48,017

Manakin Sabot, VA $48,174

Mannboro, VA $47,861

Manquin, VA $48,200

Maryus, VA $46,892

Mascot, VA $47,611

Mathews, VA $47,097

Burgess, VA $47,913

Accomac, VA $47,282

Assawoman, VA $47,301

Atlantic, VA $47,365

Battery Park, VA $46,773

Belle Haven, VA $47,255

Birdsnest, VA $47,166

Bloxom, VA $47,355

Cape Charles, VA $47,101

Capeville, VA $47,111

Carrollton, VA $46,767

Carrsville, VA $46,981

Cheriton, VA $47,106

Chesapeake, VA $46,785

Chincoteague Island, VA $47,395

Wallops Island, VA $47,360

Craddockville, VA $47,262

Davis Wharf, VA $47,252

Eastville, VA $47,123

Exmore, VA $47,234

Franktown, VA $47,182

Greenbackville, VA $47,503

Greenbush, VA $47,367

Hacksneck, VA $47,235

Hallwood, VA $47,342

Harborton, VA $47,351

Horntown, VA $47,422

Oak Hall, VA $47,325

Isle Of Wight, VA $46,872

Jamesville, VA $47,209

Jenkins Bridge, VA $47,349

Keller, VA $47,293

Locustville, VA $47,291

Machipongo, VA $47,158

Mappsville, VA $47,331

Marionville, VA $47,158

Mears, VA $47,307

Melfa, VA $47,299

Modest Town, VA $47,421

Nassawadox, VA $47,207

Nelsonia, VA $47,424

New Church, VA $47,407

Onancock, VA $47,338

Onley, VA $47,286

Oyster, VA $47,117

Painter, VA $47,264

Parksley, VA $47,364

Pungoteague, VA $47,284

Quinby, VA $47,159

Rescue, VA $46,770

Sanford, VA $47,415

Saxis, VA $47,422

Seaview, VA $47,107

Smithfield, VA $46,821

Suffolk, VA $46,800

Tangier, VA $47,540

Tasley, VA $47,388

Temperanceville, VA $47,342

Townsend, VA $47,116

Virginia Beach, VA $47,408

Dulles, VA $53,873

Aldie, VA $52,172

Amissville, VA $49,634

Arcola, VA $52,695

Manassas, VA $52,782

Marshall, VA $50,362

Middleburg, VA $51,288

Catlett, VA $51,529

Centreville, VA $52,995

Clifton, VA $53,441

Orlean, VA $49,908

Paeonian Springs, VA $51,527

Paris, VA $49,908

Philomont, VA $51,136

Purcellville, VA $50,757

Bluemont, VA $50,078

Bristow, VA $52,372

Broad Run, VA $51,440

Calverton, VA $51,324

Casanova, VA $51,410

Rectortown, VA $50,300

Mechanicsville, VA $48,300

Midlothian, VA $48,227

Millers Tavern, VA $48,295

Mineral, VA $48,121

Moon, VA $47,118

Moseley, VA $48,067

New Canton, VA $47,025

New Kent, VA $48,036

New Point, VA $46,999

Newtown, VA $48,443

Norge, VA $47,323

North, VA $47,159

Oilville, VA $48,078

Onemo, VA $47,058

Ordinary, VA $46,956

Port Haywood, VA $46,992

Powhatan, VA $47,919

Providence Forge, VA $47,954

Quinton, VA $48,199

Rockville, VA $48,132

Ruthville, VA $47,855

Saint Stephens Church, VA $48,289

Saluda, VA $47,490

Sandston, VA $48,311

Sandy Hook, VA $47,825

Schley, VA $47,067

Severn, VA $46,917

Shacklefords, VA $47,515

State Farm, VA $48,040

Stevensville, VA $47,925

Studley, VA $48,297

Susan, VA $47,011

Toano, VA $47,472

Topping, VA $47,429

Trevilians, VA $47,797

Richmond, VA $48,411

Urbanna, VA $47,655

Wake, VA $47,358

Walkerton, VA $47,994

Ware Neck, VA $47,086

Water View, VA $47,645

West Point, VA $47,809

White Marsh, VA $47,008

Wicomico, VA $46,925

Williamsburg, VA $47,006

Woods Cross Roads, VA $47,177

Montpelier, VA $48,060

Oakton, VA $54,024

Occoquan, VA $53,626

Quantico, VA $51,843

Springfield, VA $54,504

Triangle, VA $52,218

Vienna, VA $54,504

Woodbridge, VA $53,238

Arlington, VA $54,778

Fort Myer, VA $54,779

Mattaponi, VA $47,631

Dhs, VA $54,779

Fort Valley, VA $47,358

Star Tannery, VA $46,895

Stephens City, VA $48,688

Stephenson, VA $48,721

Toms Brook, VA $47,332

White Post, VA $49,107

Woodstock, VA $46,941

Culpeper, VA $48,491

Aroda, VA $47,304

Banco, VA $47,464

Bealeton, VA $50,203

Boston, VA $48,363

Brandy Station, VA $49,341

Brightwood, VA $47,705

Castleton, VA $48,894

Elkwood, VA $49,276

Etlan, VA $47,595

Goldvein, VA $50,425

Graves Mill, VA $47,239

Haywood, VA $47,693

Hood, VA $46,941

Jeffersonton, VA $49,891

Leon, VA $47,906

Lignum, VA $48,992

Madison, VA $47,235

Midland, VA $50,703

Mitchells, VA $48,104

Oakpark, VA $47,534

Pratts, VA $47,229

Radiant, VA $47,405

Rapidan, VA $47,832

Remington, VA $49,804

Reva, VA $47,959

Richardsville, VA $49,401

Rixeyville, VA $49,273

Rochelle, VA $47,215

Somerville, VA $50,800

Sperryville, VA $47,912

Stevensburg, VA $49,090

Sumerduck, VA $49,817

Syria, VA $47,056

Viewtown, VA $49,305

Washington, VA $48,753

Wolftown, VA $46,945

Woodville, VA $48,386

Harrisonburg, VA $47,136

Basye, VA $46,760

Bergton, VA $46,616

Bridgewater, VA $47,048

Broadway, VA $46,903

Criders, VA $46,699

Dayton, VA $46,887

Edinburg, VA $46,839

Elkton, VA $46,981

Alexandria, VA $54,772

Fredericksburg, VA $49,628

Bowling Green, VA $48,665

Burr Hill, VA $48,671

Callao, VA $48,391

Caret, VA $48,968

Center Cross, VA $48,135

Champlain, VA $48,856

Coles Point, VA $49,039

Colonial Beach, VA $49,315

Corbin, VA $49,010

Dahlgren, VA $50,932

Dogue, VA $49,282

Dunnsville, VA $48,308

Edwardsville, VA $47,976

Farnham, VA $48,117

Garrisonville, VA $51,350

Hague, VA $48,685

Hartwood, VA $49,771

Haynesville, VA $48,644

Heathsville, VA $47,931

Hustle, VA $48,885

Irvington, VA $47,547

Jersey, VA $49,350

Kilmarnock, VA $47,587

King George, VA $50,120

Kinsale, VA $48,590

Ladysmith, VA $48,384

Lancaster, VA $47,704

Laneview, VA $47,819

Lively, VA $47,748

Locust Grove, VA $48,685

Loretto, VA $48,894

Lottsburg, VA $48,300

Merry Point, VA $47,629

Milford, VA $48,486

Mollusk, VA $47,646

Montross, VA $49,003

Morattico, VA $47,894

Mount Holly, VA $48,840

Ninde, VA $50,231

Nuttsville, VA $47,846

Oldhams, VA $48,551

Ophelia, VA $47,939

Partlow, VA $48,804

Port Royal, VA $48,882

Rappahannock Academy, VA $48,891

Reedville, VA $47,903

Rhoadesville, VA $48,226

Rollins Fork, VA $49,313

Fulks Run, VA $46,786

Hinton, VA $46,743

Keezletown, VA $46,971

Lacey Spring, VA $46,994

Linville, VA $46,970

Luray, VA $47,121

Mc Gaheysville, VA $47,025

Mount Crawford, VA $47,026

Mount Jackson, VA $46,873

Mount Solon, VA $46,879

New Market, VA $46,981

Orkney Springs, VA $46,772

Penn Laird, VA $47,046

Quicksburg, VA $46,920

Pleasant Valley, VA $47,021

Shenandoah, VA $46,997

Singers Glen, VA $46,967

Stanley, VA $47,001

Timberville, VA $46,989

Charlottesville, VA $47,073

Afton, VA $46,552

Arrington, VA $45,626

Barboursville, VA $47,256

Batesville, VA $46,961

Covesville, VA $46,556

Crozet, VA $46,984

Dyke, VA $46,960

Ruby, VA $51,105

Algae Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Algae Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Algae Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Algae Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Algae Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$65,123	$31.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$62,618	$30.0	25%
Biotechnology	$57,608	$28.0	15%
MFG Durable	$55,104	$26.0	10%
Construction	$52,599	$25.0	5%

Algae Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Algae Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$45,745

Average $50,094/year

$55,041

$3,812

Average $4,175/month

$4,587

$880

Average $963/week

$1,058

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,041	$4,587	$1,058	$26
Average	$50,094	$4,175	$963	$24
25th Percentile	$45,745	$3,812	$880	$22

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