What are the main factors that influence an AMO 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 AMO Technician?

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

How does experience change An AMO Technician's salary?

An AMO Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $47,537 for beginners, reaching about $60,092 at mid-level, and approach $104,990 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an AMO Technician?

AMO Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for AMO Technician roles are District of Columbia $54,751, California $54,544, Massachusetts $53,817. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of AMO Technician roles make?

Salaries for AMO Technician level roles vary by specialization: Technician: $90,266; Or Technician: $87,019; Ophthalmic Technician: $67,444; CIP Technician: $65,445; Mathematical Technician: $65,238.

AMO Technician Salary in Vermont

How much does an AMO Technician make in Vermont? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an AMO Technician in Vermont is $48,536 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,692
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,322 to $53,328
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,485

10% $40,485

50% (Median) $48,536

90% $57,692

AMO Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,328	$4,444	$1,026	$26
Average	$48,536	$4,045	$933	$23
25th Percentile	$44,322	$3,693	$852	$21

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Key Factors That Influence AMO Technician Salaries

An AMO 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 AMO Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an AMO 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): $47,537
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,308
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,092
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,010
Expert (over 8 years): $104,990

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
AMO Technician	less than 1 year	$47,537
Waste Water Treatment Technician II	1-2 years	$53,308
Waste Water Treatment Technician III	2-4 years	$60,092
Waste Water Treatment Superintendent	5-8 years	$92,010
Waste Water Treatment Plant Manager	over 8 years	$104,990

How Do AMO 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 AMO Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $54,751.
California: $54,544.
Massachusetts: $53,817.

District of Columbia $54,751 California $54,544 Massachusetts $53,817 Washington $53,619 New Jersey $53,599 Alaska $53,530 Connecticut $52,848 New York $52,571

Hawaii $51,686 Rhode Island $51,270 Maryland $50,988 Minnesota $50,603 Colorado $50,454 Illinois $50,405 Oregon $50,217 Delaware $50,078

New Hampshire $49,991 Virginia $49,797 Pennsylvania $49,228 Nevada $48,941 North Dakota $48,847 Michigan $48,699 Wisconsin $48,644 Vermont $48,536

Texas $48,234 Maine $48,214 Arizona $48,184 Ohio $48,150 Georgia $47,695 Indiana $47,467 Wyoming $47,423 Utah $47,354

Iowa $47,324 Kansas $47,087 Louisiana $47,017 North Carolina $46,993 Missouri $46,983 Florida $46,790 Montana $46,686 Nebraska $46,587

Kentucky $46,533 South Carolina $46,335 Tennessee $46,211 Idaho $46,162 New Mexico $45,801 Oklahoma $45,722 Alabama $45,430 South Dakota $44,941

Arkansas $44,673 West Virginia $44,530 Mississippi $44,100

Top Paying Cities for AMO 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:

Adamant: $49,680
Barre: $49,755
Cabot: $49,646

Adamant, VT $49,680

Barre, VT $49,755

Cabot, VT $49,646

Calais, VT $49,689

East Barre, VT $49,679

East Calais, VT $49,680

East Montpelier, VT $49,713

Eden, VT $49,648

Eden Mills, VT $49,603

Graniteville, VT $49,752

Hyde Park, VT $49,721

Johnson, VT $49,784

Lake Elmore, VT $49,666

Marshfield, VT $49,654

Moretown, VT $49,787

Morrisville, VT $49,781

Moscow, VT $49,806

Northfield, VT $49,726

Northfield Falls, VT $49,959

North Hyde Park, VT $49,717

North Montpelier, VT $49,667

Plainfield, VT $49,661

Roxbury, VT $49,576

South Barre, VT $49,813

Waterbury, VT $49,801

Stowe, VT $49,808

Waitsfield, VT $49,781

Warren, VT $49,688

Washington, VT $49,591

Waterbury Center, VT $49,800

Websterville, VT $49,744

Williamstown, VT $49,686

Wolcott, VT $49,659

Woodbury, VT $49,610

Worcester, VT $49,660

Rutland, VT $49,658

Belmont, VT $49,505

Benson, VT $49,504

Bomoseen, VT $49,582

Brandon, VT $49,619

Bridport, VT $49,624

Castleton, VT $49,592

Center Rutland, VT $49,626

Chittenden, VT $49,512

Cuttingsville, VT $49,494

Danby, VT $49,579

East Middlebury, VT $49,652

East Poultney, VT $49,584

East Wallingford, VT $49,531

Fair Haven, VT $49,548

Florence, VT $49,531

Forest Dale, VT $49,621

Gaysville, VT $49,306

Granville, VT $49,539

Hancock, VT $49,531

Hydeville, VT $49,588

Killington, VT $49,526

Middlebury, VT $49,728

Middletown Springs, VT $49,558

Mount Holly, VT $49,512

North Clarendon, VT $49,584

Orwell, VT $49,579

Pawlet, VT $49,597

Pittsfield, VT $49,554

Pittsford, VT $49,602

Poultney, VT $49,592

Proctor, VT $49,647

Ripton, VT $49,590

Rochester, VT $49,564

Rupert, VT $49,559

Salisbury, VT $49,638

Shoreham, VT $49,596

Stockbridge, VT $49,508

Wallingford, VT $49,535

Wells, VT $49,599

West Pawlet, VT $49,616

West Rupert, VT $49,604

West Rutland, VT $49,574

Whiting, VT $49,598

Saint Johnsbury, VT $49,652

Albany, VT $49,623

Barnet, VT $49,599

Barton, VT $49,618

Beebe Plain, VT $49,632

Concord, VT $49,552

Coventry, VT $49,690

Craftsbury, VT $49,637

Craftsbury Common, VT $49,640

Danville, VT $49,610

Derby, VT $49,632

Derby Line, VT $49,595

East Burke, VT $49,594

East Charleston, VT $49,599

East Hardwick, VT $49,625

East Haven, VT $49,486

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $49,651

Glover, VT $49,603

Granby, VT $49,425

Greensboro, VT $49,586

Greensboro Bend, VT $49,618

Hardwick, VT $49,672

Irasburg, VT $49,605

Island Pond, VT $49,524

Lowell, VT $49,588

Lower Waterford, VT $49,645

Lyndon, VT $49,636

Lyndon Center, VT $49,692

Lyndonville, VT $49,638

Morgan, VT $49,549

Newport, VT $49,662

Newport Center, VT $49,599

North Concord, VT $49,469

North Troy, VT $49,606

Orleans, VT $49,587

Passumpsic, VT $49,655

Peacham, VT $49,555

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $49,656

Sheffield, VT $49,568

Sutton, VT $49,564

Troy, VT $49,611

West Burke, VT $49,597

West Charleston, VT $49,574

West Danville, VT $49,613

Westfield, VT $49,573

West Glover, VT $49,607

Averill, VT $49,318

Beecher Falls, VT $49,638

Canaan, VT $49,515

Gilman, VT $49,733

Guildhall, VT $49,449

Lunenburg, VT $49,557

Norton, VT $49,417

North Bennington, VT $49,969

North Pownal, VT $50,070

Pownal, VT $50,098

White River Junction, VT $49,645

Ascutney, VT $49,668

Barnard, VT $49,532

Bethel, VT $49,563

Bradford, VT $49,615

Bridgewater, VT $49,583

Bridgewater Corners, VT $49,485

Brookfield, VT $49,612

Brownsville, VT $49,584

Chelsea, VT $49,583

Corinth, VT $49,570

East Corinth, VT $49,590

East Randolph, VT $49,600

East Ryegate, VT $49,557

East Thetford, VT $49,618

Fairlee, VT $49,565

Groton, VT $49,578

Hartford, VT $49,774

Hartland, VT $49,600

Hartland Four Corners, VT $49,598

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $49,726

Newbury, VT $49,572

North Hartland, VT $49,635

North Pomfret, VT $49,550

North Thetford, VT $49,617

Norwich, VT $49,607

Plymouth, VT $49,449

Post Mills, VT $49,606

Quechee, VT $49,658

Randolph, VT $49,649

Randolph Center, VT $49,623

Reading, VT $49,490

Sharon, VT $49,562

South Pomfret, VT $49,515

South Royalton, VT $49,576

South Ryegate, VT $49,586

South Strafford, VT $49,574

South Woodstock, VT $49,503

Strafford, VT $49,531

Taftsville, VT $49,662

Thetford, VT $49,618

Thetford Center, VT $49,566

Topsham, VT $49,551

Tunbridge, VT $49,561

Vershire, VT $49,537

Wells River, VT $49,590

West Fairlee, VT $49,681

West Hartford, VT $49,551

West Newbury, VT $49,571

West Topsham, VT $49,591

Wilder, VT $49,777

Windsor, VT $49,621

Woodstock, VT $49,560

Bellows Falls, VT $49,741

Cambridgeport, VT $49,684

Cavendish, VT $49,519

Chester, VT $49,568

Chester Depot, VT $49,550

Grafton, VT $49,531

Londonderry, VT $49,620

Ludlow, VT $49,544

North Springfield, VT $49,717

Perkinsville, VT $49,582

Peru, VT $49,568

Proctorsville, VT $49,527

Saxtons River, VT $49,730

South Londonderry, VT $49,650

Springfield, VT $49,693

Westminster, VT $49,740

Westminster Station, VT $49,744

Weston, VT $49,517

Shaftsbury, VT $49,910

Brattleboro, VT $49,842

Bondville, VT $49,636

East Dover, VT $49,737

Jacksonville, VT $49,862

Jamaica, VT $49,637

Marlboro, VT $50,089

Newfane, VT $49,704

Putney, VT $49,694

Readsboro, VT $50,095

South Newfane, VT $49,721

Stamford, VT $50,059

Townshend, VT $49,659

Vernon, VT $49,994

Wardsboro, VT $49,695

West Dover, VT $49,777

West Dummerston, VT $49,716

West Halifax, VT $49,793

West Townshend, VT $49,592

West Wardsboro, VT $49,593

Whitingham, VT $49,844

Williamsville, VT $49,716

Wilmington, VT $49,814

Burlington, VT $49,950

South Burlington, VT $49,947

Winooski, VT $49,950

Colchester, VT $49,950

Alburgh, VT $49,701

Bakersfield, VT $49,774

Belvidere Center, VT $49,594

Bristol, VT $49,785

Cambridge, VT $49,844

Charlotte, VT $49,882

East Berkshire, VT $49,726

East Fairfield, VT $49,801

Enosburg Falls, VT $49,663

Essex, VT $49,912

Essex Junction, VT $49,915

Fairfax, VT $49,847

Fairfield, VT $49,800

Ferrisburgh, VT $49,827

Franklin, VT $49,666

Grand Isle, VT $49,852

Highgate Center, VT $49,708

Highgate Springs, VT $49,733

Hinesburg, VT $49,881

Huntington, VT $49,844

Isle La Motte, VT $49,762

Jeffersonville, VT $49,810

Jericho, VT $49,870

Jonesville, VT $49,881

Milton, VT $49,894

Monkton, VT $49,841

Montgomery, VT $49,663

Montgomery Center, VT $49,603

New Haven, VT $49,779

North Ferrisburgh, VT $49,849

North Hero, VT $49,800

Richford, VT $49,655

Richmond, VT $49,876

Saint Albans, VT $49,822

Saint Albans Bay, VT $49,815

Shelburne, VT $49,928

Sheldon, VT $49,762

Sheldon Springs, VT $49,885

South Hero, VT $49,897

Starksboro, VT $49,814

Swanton, VT $49,754

Underhill, VT $49,859

Underhill Center, VT $49,860

Vergennes, VT $49,763

Waterville, VT $49,780

Westford, VT $49,884

Williston, VT $49,921

Montpelier, VT $49,747

Bennington, VT $50,006

Arlington, VT $49,830

Dorset, VT $49,636

East Arlington, VT $49,617

East Dorset, VT $49,637

Manchester, VT $49,771

Manchester Center, VT $49,738

AMO Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For AMO 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, AMO Technician positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view AMO Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an AMO Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$63,096	$30.0	30%
Aerospace & Defense	$60,669	$29.0	25%
Biotechnology	$55,816	$27.0	15%
MFG Durable	$53,389	$26.0	10%
Construction	$50,962	$25.0	5%

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

Understanding how an AMO 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.

$44,322

Average $48,536/year

$53,328

$3,693

Average $4,045/month

$4,444

$852

Average $933/week

$1,026

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,328	$4,444	$1,026	$26
Average	$48,536	$4,045	$933	$23
25th Percentile	$44,322	$3,693	$852	$21

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