What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Technician (Trainee)'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 Assistant Technician (Trainee)?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Technician (Trainee) roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Technician (Trainee)'s salary?

An Assistant Technician (Trainee)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $43,165 for beginners, reaching about $61,648 at mid-level, and approach $65,416 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Technician (Trainee)?

Assistant Technician (Trainee) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Technician (Trainee) roles are District of Columbia $61,929, California $61,694, Massachusetts $60,872. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Technician (Trainee) roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Technician (Trainee) level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Technician: $73,332; Assistant Ophthalmic Technician: $48,230.

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assistant Technician (Trainee) make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Technician (Trainee) in Virginia is $56,324 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Assistant Technician (Trainee)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,573
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,321 to $61,689
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,765

10% $46,765

50% (Median) $56,324

90% $66,573

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,689	$5,141	$1,186	$30
Average	$56,324	$4,694	$1,083	$27
25th Percentile	$51,321	$4,277	$987	$25

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Assistant Technician (Trainee) with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Assistant Technician (Trainee) Job Openings in Virginia

Boiler Technician Trainee

TEEMA – Ashland, VA

Electric Line Technician Trainee

Government Jobs – Front Royal, VA

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

SpecialtyRx – Roanoke, VA

Internship Service Technician Trainee

Tesla – Arlington, VA

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries

An Assistant Technician (Trainee)'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 Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Technician (Trainee)'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): $43,165
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,207
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,648
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,053
Expert (over 8 years): $65,416

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Production Technician I	less than 1 year	$43,165
Assistant Technician (Trainee)	1-2 years	$55,207
Production Technician III	2-4 years	$61,648
Production Technician IV	5-8 years	$68,053
Production Team Leader	over 8 years	$65,416

How Do Assistant Technician (Trainee) 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 Assistant Technician (Trainee)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $61,929.
California: $61,694.
Massachusetts: $60,872.

District of Columbia $61,929 California $61,694 Massachusetts $60,872 Washington $60,648 New Jersey $60,626 Alaska $60,547 Connecticut $59,775 New York $59,462

Hawaii $58,461 Rhode Island $57,991 Maryland $57,672 Minnesota $57,236 Colorado $57,068 Illinois $57,012 Oregon $56,800 Delaware $56,643

New Hampshire $56,545 Virginia $56,324 Pennsylvania $55,681 Nevada $55,357 North Dakota $55,251 Michigan $55,083 Wisconsin $55,021 Vermont $54,898

Texas $54,557 Maine $54,535 Arizona $54,501 Ohio $54,462 Georgia $53,947 Indiana $53,690 Wyoming $53,640 Utah $53,561

Iowa $53,528 Kansas $53,259 Louisiana $53,181 North Carolina $53,153 Missouri $53,142 Florida $52,924 Montana $52,806 Nebraska $52,694

Kentucky $52,633 South Carolina $52,409 Tennessee $52,269 Idaho $52,213 New Mexico $51,805 Oklahoma $51,716 Alabama $51,386 South Dakota $50,832

Arkansas $50,530 West Virginia $50,368 Mississippi $49,881

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Technician (Trainee)

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: $51,799
Lambsburg: $51,910
Laurel Fork: $51,968

Ivanhoe, VA $51,799

Lambsburg, VA $51,910

Laurel Fork, VA $51,968

Marion, VA $51,529

Max Meadows, VA $51,882

Meadowview, VA $51,065

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $51,479

Rocky Gap, VA $51,507

Ruther Glen, VA $54,333

Sealston, VA $55,739

Sharps, VA $54,094

Spotsylvania, VA $54,841

Sparta, VA $54,554

Stafford, VA $57,349

Stratford, VA $55,153

Tappahannock, VA $54,429

Thornburg, VA $55,021

Unionville, VA $54,129

Village, VA $54,361

Warsaw, VA $54,554

Weems, VA $53,483

Sandy Point, VA $54,625

White Stone, VA $53,334

Wicomico Church, VA $53,723

Woodford, VA $54,797

Zacata, VA $54,982

Winchester, VA $54,724

Bentonville, VA $54,254

Berryville, VA $55,513

Boyce, VA $55,614

Brucetown, VA $54,760

Chester Gap, VA $55,290

Clear Brook, VA $54,485

Cross Junction, VA $52,717

Fishers Hill, VA $53,475

Flint Hill, VA $54,990

Front Royal, VA $55,022

Gore, VA $53,013

Hume, VA $55,734

Huntly, VA $55,083

Strasburg, VA $53,267

Linden, VA $55,869

Markham, VA $55,857

Maurertown, VA $52,542

Middletown, VA $54,307

Millwood, VA $55,515

Rileyville, VA $53,647

Earlysville, VA $52,861

Esmont, VA $52,372

Faber, VA $52,140

Fishersville, VA $52,625

Free Union, VA $52,773

Gordonsville, VA $53,326

Greenwood, VA $52,561

Ivy, VA $52,883

Keene, VA $52,583

Keswick, VA $52,987

Locust Dale, VA $53,565

Lovingston, VA $51,580

Lyndhurst, VA $51,969

Montpelier Station, VA $53,339

Nellysford, VA $52,029

North Garden, VA $52,532

Orange, VA $53,861

Palmyra, VA $53,010

Piney River, VA $51,340

Quinque, VA $52,995

Roseland, VA $51,538

Ruckersville, VA $52,973

Schuyler, VA $52,188

Shipman, VA $51,572

Somerset, VA $53,342

Stanardsville, VA $52,819

Troy, VA $53,069

Tyro, VA $51,678

Waynesboro, VA $52,705

White Hall, VA $52,800

Woodberry Forest, VA $53,548

Achilles, VA $52,734

Amelia Court House, VA $53,713

Ark, VA $53,070

Arvonia, VA $52,599

Ashland, VA $54,236

Aylett, VA $54,262

Barhamsville, VA $53,480

Beaumont, VA $53,701

Beaverdam, VA $54,231

Bena, VA $52,719

Bohannon, VA $52,935

Bremo Bluff, VA $52,940

Bruington, VA $54,153

Bumpass, VA $54,149

Cardinal, VA $52,958

Cartersville, VA $53,378

Charles City, VA $53,815

Christchurch, VA $53,376

Church View, VA $53,499

Cobbs Creek, VA $53,105

Columbia, VA $53,240

Crozier, VA $54,059

Cumberland, VA $52,944

Deltaville, VA $53,149

Diggs, VA $52,956

Redwood, VA $51,537

Rich Creek, VA $51,712

Ridgeway, VA $52,072

Riner, VA $51,707

Ripplemead, VA $51,572

Rocky Mount, VA $51,583

Salem, VA $51,331

Sandy Level, VA $51,693

Shawsville, VA $51,490

Spencer, VA $52,060

Staffordsville, VA $51,801

Stanleytown, VA $52,158

Stuart, VA $52,046

Thaxton, VA $51,428

Troutville, VA $51,408

Union Hall, VA $51,592

Vesta, VA $51,980

Villamont, VA $51,402

Vinton, VA $51,306

Wirtz, VA $51,433

Woolwine, VA $51,944

Bristol, VA $50,040

Abingdon, VA $50,783

Andover, VA $50,632

Appalachia, VA $50,632

Bee, VA $51,257

Ben Hur, VA $50,841

Big Stone Gap, VA $50,180

Birchleaf, VA $51,308

Blackwater, VA $50,243

Castlewood, VA $50,389

Cleveland, VA $51,001

Clinchco, VA $51,263

Clintwood, VA $51,204

Coeburn, VA $50,716

Damascus, VA $51,181

Dante, VA $51,004

Davenport, VA $51,357

Dryden, VA $50,345

Duffield, VA $49,918

Dungannon, VA $50,100

East Stone Gap, VA $50,286

Ewing, VA $51,484

Fort Blackmore, VA $49,780

Gate City, VA $49,440

Haysi, VA $51,556

Hiltons, VA $49,557

Honaker, VA $51,286

Jonesville, VA $50,965

Keokee, VA $50,493

Lebanon, VA $50,803

Mc Clure, VA $51,014

Mendota, VA $50,056

Nickelsville, VA $49,846

Nora, VA $50,880

Norton, VA $50,686

Pennington Gap, VA $50,481

Pound, VA $50,896

Rosedale, VA $51,230

Rose Hill, VA $51,394

Saint Charles, VA $50,778

Saint Paul, VA $50,711

Weber City, VA $49,289

Whitetop, VA $51,381

Wise, VA $50,822

Pulaski, VA $51,933

Atkins, VA $51,494

Austinville, VA $51,910

Barren Springs, VA $51,954

Bastian, VA $51,501

Bland, VA $51,622

Broadford, VA $51,448

Cana, VA $51,990

Ceres, VA $51,452

Chilhowie, VA $51,435

Cripple Creek, VA $51,667

Crockett, VA $51,655

Draper, VA $51,890

Dugspur, VA $51,928

Elk Creek, VA $51,631

Emory, VA $51,289

Fancy Gap, VA $51,945

Fries, VA $51,804

Galax, VA $51,889

Glade Spring, VA $51,188

Rural Retreat, VA $51,590

Saltville, VA $51,457

Speedwell, VA $51,623

Sugar Grove, VA $51,506

Tannersville, VA $51,417

Troutdale, VA $51,470

Willis, VA $51,900

Woodlawn, VA $51,921

Wytheville, VA $51,775

Staunton, VA $52,641

Augusta Springs, VA $52,419

Bacova, VA $52,173

Blue Grass, VA $52,193

Brownsburg, VA $51,882

Buena Vista, VA $51,457

Churchville, VA $52,788

Clifton Forge, VA $51,996

Covington, VA $51,714

Craigsville, VA $52,424

Crimora, VA $52,842

Deerfield, VA $52,466

Doe Hill, VA $52,421

Fairfield, VA $51,805

Fort Defiance, VA $52,881

Glen Wilton, VA $51,799

Goshen, VA $52,199

Greenville, VA $52,166

Grottoes, VA $52,891

Head Waters, VA $52,508

Hot Springs, VA $52,027

Iron Gate, VA $52,085

Lexington, VA $51,896

Low Moor, VA $51,964

Mc Dowell, VA $52,442

Middlebrook, VA $52,179

Millboro, VA $52,220

Mint Spring, VA $52,442

Montebello, VA $51,704

Monterey, VA $52,291

Mount Sidney, VA $52,904

Mustoe, VA $52,377

New Hope, VA $52,873

Port Republic, VA $52,862

Raphine, VA $51,944

Rockbridge Baths, VA $51,996

Selma, VA $52,015

Steeles Tavern, VA $52,051

Stuarts Draft, VA $52,246

Swoope, VA $52,548

Verona, VA $52,905

Vesuvius, VA $51,587

Warm Springs, VA $52,189

West Augusta, VA $52,580

Weyers Cave, VA $52,917

Williamsville, VA $52,471

Lynchburg, VA $50,686

Altavista, VA $51,167

Alton, VA $52,286

Amherst, VA $51,031

Appomattox, VA $51,123

Bedford, VA $51,435

Big Island, VA $51,153

Blairs, VA $52,273

Brookneal, VA $51,370

Buffalo Junction, VA $52,451

Callands, VA $52,020

Chatham, VA $52,063

Clifford, VA $51,109

Clover, VA $52,158

Cluster Springs, VA $52,448

Coleman Falls, VA $50,896

Concord, VA $50,756

Crystal Hill, VA $52,077

Danville, VA $52,315

Hillsville, VA $51,990

Carson, VA $53,993

Hiwassee, VA $51,819

Independence, VA $51,639

Annandale, VA $61,442

Burke, VA $60,867

Dumfries, VA $59,085

Dunn Loring, VA $61,521

Fairfax, VA $60,602

Fairfax Station, VA $60,438

Falls Church, VA $61,575

Fort Belvoir, VA $60,830

Great Falls, VA $60,604

Greenway, VA $61,574

Lorton, VA $60,487

Merrifield, VA $61,380

Mc Lean, VA $61,568

West Mclean, VA $61,574

Mount Vernon, VA $61,059

Newington, VA $60,918

Dry Fork, VA $52,172

Brooke, VA $56,932

Evington, VA $50,968

Forest, VA $50,868

Gladstone, VA $51,167

Gladys, VA $51,168

Glasgow, VA $51,495

Goode, VA $51,037

Gretna, VA $51,692

Halifax, VA $52,270

Howardsville, VA $52,187

Hurt, VA $51,403

Java, VA $52,003

Ararat, VA $51,977

Axton, VA $52,137

Bassett, VA $52,100

Belspring, VA $51,829

Bent Mountain, VA $51,389

Blacksburg, VA $51,585

Blue Ridge, VA $51,372

Boones Mill, VA $51,353

Buchanan, VA $51,546

Callaway, VA $51,487

Christiansburg, VA $51,590

Cascade, VA $52,092

Catawba, VA $51,458

Check, VA $51,567

Claudville, VA $51,946

Cloverdale, VA $51,276

Collinsville, VA $52,273

Copper Hill, VA $51,499

Critz, VA $52,029

Daleville, VA $51,329

Dublin, VA $51,857

Eagle Rock, VA $51,694

Eggleston, VA $51,752

Elliston, VA $51,447

Ferrum, VA $51,775

Fieldale, VA $52,198

Fincastle, VA $51,489

Floyd, VA $51,779

Glade Hill, VA $51,549

Glen Lyn, VA $51,587

Goodview, VA $51,367

Hardy, VA $51,345

Henry, VA $51,853

Huddleston, VA $51,536

Keeling, VA $52,221

Chester, VA $54,247

Chesterfield, VA $54,214

Church Road, VA $54,036

Colonial Heights, VA $54,269

Courtland, VA $52,965

Dendron, VA $53,123

Dewitt, VA $53,862

Dinwiddie, VA $54,009

Disputanta, VA $54,054

Dolphin, VA $53,270

Drewryville, VA $52,849

Ebony, VA $52,484

Elberon, VA $52,905

Emporia, VA $52,968

Ford, VA $53,910

Franklin, VA $52,802

Freeman, VA $53,259

Gasburg, VA $52,597

Hopewell, VA $54,157

Ivor, VA $52,887

Jarratt, VA $53,425

Lawrenceville, VA $53,073

Mc Kenney, VA $53,721

Meredithville, VA $52,996

Newsoms, VA $52,627

Prince George, VA $54,208

Rawlings, VA $53,514

Sedley, VA $53,036

Skippers, VA $52,756

Spring Grove, VA $53,411

Stony Creek, VA $53,719

Surry, VA $52,775

Sussex, VA $53,598

Sutherland, VA $54,163

Valentines, VA $52,646

Wakefield, VA $53,103

Warfield, VA $53,558

Waverly, VA $53,521

White Plains, VA $52,617

Wilsons, VA $53,750

Yale, VA $53,381

Zuni, VA $52,866

Claremont, VA $53,482

Farmville, VA $52,480

Baskerville, VA $52,393

Indian Valley, VA $51,855

Mc Coy, VA $51,742

Martinsville, VA $52,187

Meadows Of Dan, VA $51,994

Moneta, VA $51,452

Montvale, VA $51,451

Narrows, VA $51,743

Newbern, VA $51,788

New Castle, VA $51,492

Newport, VA $51,609

New River, VA $51,931

Oriskany, VA $51,592

Paint Bank, VA $51,511

Parrott, VA $51,767

Patrick Springs, VA $52,089

Pearisburg, VA $51,794

Pembroke, VA $51,793

Penhook, VA $51,720

Pilot, VA $51,608

Pittsville, VA $51,694

Radford, VA $51,873

Long Island, VA $51,362

Lowry, VA $51,133

Lynch Station, VA $51,368

Madison Heights, VA $50,688

Monroe, VA $50,940

Naruna, VA $51,207

Nathalie, VA $51,826

Natural Bridge, VA $51,658

Natural Bridge Station, VA $51,435

Nelson, VA $52,528

Norwood, VA $51,363

Ringgold, VA $52,240

Rustburg, VA $50,804

Scottsburg, VA $52,341

Scottsville, VA $52,624

South Boston, VA $52,387

Spout Spring, VA $50,898

Sutherlin, VA $52,245

Sweet Briar, VA $50,837

Vernon Hill, VA $52,183

Virgilina, VA $52,404

Wingina, VA $51,667

Amonate, VA $51,553

Bandy, VA $51,440

Big Rock, VA $51,719

Bishop, VA $51,445

Bluefield, VA $51,604

Boissevain, VA $51,477

Breaks, VA $51,635

Burkes Garden, VA $51,497

Cedar Bluff, VA $51,573

Doran, VA $51,785

Falls Mills, VA $51,477

Grundy, VA $51,806

Horsepen, VA $51,465

Hurley, VA $51,540

Jewell Ridge, VA $51,573

Keen Mountain, VA $51,774

Mavisdale, VA $51,578

Maxie, VA $51,730

North Tazewell, VA $51,565

Oakwood, VA $51,803

Pilgrims Knob, VA $51,662

Pocahontas, VA $51,494

Pounding Mill, VA $51,645

Raven, VA $51,760

Red Ash, VA $51,808

Richlands, VA $51,779

Rowe, VA $51,597

Shortt Gap, VA $51,712

Swords Creek, VA $51,582

Tazewell, VA $51,484

Vansant, VA $51,583

Whitewood, VA $51,589

Wolford, VA $51,598

Boydton, VA $52,506

Bracey, VA $52,640

Brodnax, VA $52,843

Buckingham, VA $51,918

Burkeville, VA $52,721

Charlotte Court House, VA $51,966

Chase City, VA $52,235

Clarksville, VA $52,599

Crewe, VA $53,057

Cullen, VA $51,811

Dillwyn, VA $52,436

Drakes Branch, VA $52,230

Dundas, VA $53,006

Evergreen, VA $51,172

Fort Mitchell, VA $52,229

Green Bay, VA $52,430

Hampden Sydney, VA $52,559

Kenbridge, VA $52,723

Keysville, VA $52,225

La Crosse, VA $52,560

Lunenburg, VA $52,324

Meherrin, VA $52,329

Nottoway, VA $52,976

Pamplin, VA $51,638

Phenix, VA $51,405

Prospect, VA $51,962

Randolph, VA $52,051

Red House, VA $51,254

Red Oak, VA $52,302

Rice, VA $52,788

Saxe, VA $52,189

Skipwith, VA $52,339

South Hill, VA $52,540

Victoria, VA $52,508

Wylliesburg, VA $52,256

Roanoke, VA $51,240

Wachapreague, VA $53,204

Wardtown, VA $53,101

Wattsville, VA $53,254

Willis Wharf, VA $53,189

Windsor, VA $52,736

Withams, VA $53,212

Norfolk, VA $52,465

Newport News, VA $52,583

Fort Eustis, VA $52,603

Hampton, VA $52,615

Fort Monroe, VA $52,586

Poquoson, VA $52,598

Yorktown, VA $52,660

Lackey, VA $52,681

Seaford, VA $52,617

Portsmouth, VA $52,480

Fort Lee, VA $54,266

Petersburg, VA $54,266

Virginia State University, VA $54,266

Alberta, VA $53,194

Ammon, VA $53,906

Blackstone, VA $53,451

Boykins, VA $52,690

Branchville, VA $52,565

Capron, VA $52,949

Round Hill, VA $56,892

Catharpin, VA $59,023

Delaplane, VA $56,296

Ashburn, VA $59,268

Chantilly, VA $59,891

Gainesville, VA $58,543

Hamilton, VA $57,658

Lincoln, VA $57,602

Sterling, VA $59,989

Haymarket, VA $58,487

Herndon, VA $60,210

Leesburg, VA $58,336

Lovettsville, VA $57,044

Nokesville, VA $58,615

Upperville, VA $56,483

Warrenton, VA $56,688

Reston, VA $60,556

Waterford, VA $57,563

The Plains, VA $57,726

Doswell, VA $54,254

Dutton, VA $53,094

Fork Union, VA $53,103

Foster, VA $52,923

Glen Allen, VA $54,377

Gloucester, VA $53,038

Gloucester Point, VA $52,717

Goochland, VA $53,783

Grimstead, VA $53,056

Gum Spring, VA $53,783

Gwynn, VA $53,056

Hadensville, VA $53,699

Hallieford, VA $53,040

Hanover, VA $54,265

Hardyville, VA $53,198

Hartfield, VA $53,216

Hayes, VA $52,750

Henrico, VA $54,417

Hudgins, VA $53,015

Jamaica, VA $53,677

Jamestown, VA $52,871

Jetersville, VA $53,097

Kents Store, VA $53,222

King And Queen Court House, VA $53,758

King William, VA $54,037

Lanexa, VA $53,675

Lightfoot, VA $53,131

Little Plymouth, VA $53,691

Locust Hill, VA $53,376

Louisa, VA $53,774

Macon, VA $53,836

Maidens, VA $53,989

Manakin Sabot, VA $54,165

Mannboro, VA $53,813

Manquin, VA $54,195

Maryus, VA $52,724

Mascot, VA $53,533

Mathews, VA $52,954

Burgess, VA $53,872

Accomac, VA $53,163

Assawoman, VA $53,184

Atlantic, VA $53,255

Battery Park, VA $52,590

Belle Haven, VA $53,132

Birdsnest, VA $53,032

Bloxom, VA $53,244

Cape Charles, VA $52,959

Capeville, VA $52,970

Carrollton, VA $52,584

Carrsville, VA $52,824

Cheriton, VA $52,964

Chesapeake, VA $52,603

Chincoteague Island, VA $53,290

Wallops Island, VA $53,250

Craddockville, VA $53,140

Davis Wharf, VA $53,129

Eastville, VA $52,984

Exmore, VA $53,109

Franktown, VA $53,050

Greenbackville, VA $53,410

Greenbush, VA $53,258

Hacksneck, VA $53,110

Hallwood, VA $53,230

Harborton, VA $53,240

Horntown, VA $53,320

Oak Hall, VA $53,211

Isle Of Wight, VA $52,702

Jamesville, VA $53,080

Jenkins Bridge, VA $53,238

Keller, VA $53,174

Locustville, VA $53,172

Machipongo, VA $53,023

Mappsville, VA $53,218

Marionville, VA $53,023

Mears, VA $53,191

Melfa, VA $53,181

Modest Town, VA $53,319

Nassawadox, VA $53,078

Nelsonia, VA $53,323

New Church, VA $53,303

Onancock, VA $53,226

Onley, VA $53,167

Oyster, VA $52,976

Painter, VA $53,142

Parksley, VA $53,255

Pungoteague, VA $53,164

Quinby, VA $53,024

Rescue, VA $52,587

Sanford, VA $53,312

Saxis, VA $53,320

Seaview, VA $52,965

Smithfield, VA $52,644

Suffolk, VA $52,620

Tangier, VA $53,452

Tasley, VA $53,281

Temperanceville, VA $53,230

Townsend, VA $52,976

Virginia Beach, VA $53,304

Dulles, VA $60,573

Aldie, VA $58,661

Amissville, VA $55,806

Arcola, VA $59,249

Manassas, VA $59,346

Marshall, VA $56,625

Middleburg, VA $57,666

Catlett, VA $57,937

Centreville, VA $59,585

Clifton, VA $60,088

Orlean, VA $56,115

Paeonian Springs, VA $57,935

Paris, VA $56,115

Philomont, VA $57,496

Purcellville, VA $57,069

Bluemont, VA $56,306

Bristow, VA $58,886

Broad Run, VA $57,838

Calverton, VA $57,707

Casanova, VA $57,803

Rectortown, VA $56,555

Mechanicsville, VA $54,307

Midlothian, VA $54,225

Millers Tavern, VA $54,301

Mineral, VA $54,106

Moon, VA $52,977

Moseley, VA $54,045

New Canton, VA $52,874

New Kent, VA $54,010

New Point, VA $52,844

Newtown, VA $54,468

Norge, VA $53,209

North, VA $53,024

Oilville, VA $54,057

Onemo, VA $52,911

Ordinary, VA $52,796

Port Haywood, VA $52,836

Powhatan, VA $53,878

Providence Forge, VA $53,918

Quinton, VA $54,194

Rockville, VA $54,118

Ruthville, VA $53,806

Saint Stephens Church, VA $54,295

Saluda, VA $53,396

Sandston, VA $54,320

Sandy Hook, VA $53,773

Schley, VA $52,921

Severn, VA $52,752

Shacklefords, VA $53,425

State Farm, VA $54,014

Stevensville, VA $53,886

Studley, VA $54,304

Susan, VA $52,858

Toano, VA $53,376

Topping, VA $53,328

Trevilians, VA $53,741

Richmond, VA $54,432

Urbanna, VA $53,582

Wake, VA $53,248

Walkerton, VA $53,962

Ware Neck, VA $52,942

Water View, VA $53,571

West Point, VA $53,755

White Marsh, VA $52,854

Wicomico, VA $52,761

Williamsburg, VA $52,852

Woods Cross Roads, VA $53,044

Montpelier, VA $54,037

Oakton, VA $60,743

Occoquan, VA $60,295

Quantico, VA $58,291

Springfield, VA $61,283

Triangle, VA $58,713

Vienna, VA $61,282

Woodbridge, VA $59,859

Arlington, VA $61,591

Fort Myer, VA $61,592

Mattaponi, VA $53,555

Dhs, VA $61,592

Fort Valley, VA $53,248

Star Tannery, VA $52,727

Stephens City, VA $54,744

Stephenson, VA $54,780

Toms Brook, VA $53,218

White Post, VA $55,215

Woodstock, VA $52,779

Culpeper, VA $54,522

Aroda, VA $53,187

Banco, VA $53,367

Bealeton, VA $56,446

Boston, VA $54,377

Brandy Station, VA $55,478

Brightwood, VA $53,638

Castleton, VA $54,975

Elkwood, VA $55,405

Etlan, VA $53,514

Goldvein, VA $56,696

Graves Mill, VA $53,114

Haywood, VA $53,624

Hood, VA $52,779

Jeffersonton, VA $56,096

Leon, VA $53,865

Lignum, VA $55,085

Madison, VA $53,109

Midland, VA $57,008

Mitchells, VA $54,087

Oakpark, VA $53,446

Pratts, VA $53,103

Radiant, VA $53,300

Rapidan, VA $53,781

Remington, VA $55,998

Reva, VA $53,924

Richardsville, VA $55,545

Rixeyville, VA $55,401

Rochelle, VA $53,087

Somerville, VA $57,118

Sperryville, VA $53,871

Stevensburg, VA $55,195

Sumerduck, VA $56,013

Syria, VA $52,909

Viewtown, VA $55,437

Washington, VA $54,816

Wolftown, VA $52,783

Woodville, VA $54,403

Harrisonburg, VA $52,999

Basye, VA $52,575

Bergton, VA $52,413

Bridgewater, VA $52,900

Broadway, VA $52,736

Criders, VA $52,507

Dayton, VA $52,718

Edinburg, VA $52,665

Elkton, VA $52,824

Alexandria, VA $61,584

Fredericksburg, VA $55,800

Bowling Green, VA $54,717

Burr Hill, VA $54,724

Callao, VA $54,409

Caret, VA $55,058

Center Cross, VA $54,121

Champlain, VA $54,932

Coles Point, VA $55,138

Colonial Beach, VA $55,448

Corbin, VA $55,105

Dahlgren, VA $57,266

Dogue, VA $55,411

Dunnsville, VA $54,316

Edwardsville, VA $53,942

Farnham, VA $54,102

Garrisonville, VA $57,736

Hague, VA $54,739

Hartwood, VA $55,961

Haynesville, VA $54,694

Heathsville, VA $53,892

Hustle, VA $54,965

Irvington, VA $53,460

Jersey, VA $55,487

Kilmarnock, VA $53,505

King George, VA $56,353

Kinsale, VA $54,634

Ladysmith, VA $54,401

Lancaster, VA $53,636

Laneview, VA $53,767

Lively, VA $53,686

Locust Grove, VA $54,740

Loretto, VA $54,975

Lottsburg, VA $54,307

Merry Point, VA $53,552

Milford, VA $54,516

Mollusk, VA $53,571

Montross, VA $55,097

Morattico, VA $53,850

Mount Holly, VA $54,914

Ninde, VA $56,478

Nuttsville, VA $53,797

Oldhams, VA $54,589

Ophelia, VA $53,901

Partlow, VA $54,874

Port Royal, VA $54,961

Rappahannock Academy, VA $54,972

Reedville, VA $53,861

Rhoadesville, VA $54,224

Rollins Fork, VA $55,446

Fulks Run, VA $52,605

Hinton, VA $52,556

Keezletown, VA $52,812

Lacey Spring, VA $52,839

Linville, VA $52,811

Luray, VA $52,981

Mc Gaheysville, VA $52,873

Mount Crawford, VA $52,875

Mount Jackson, VA $52,702

Mount Solon, VA $52,709

New Market, VA $52,824

Orkney Springs, VA $52,589

Penn Laird, VA $52,897

Quicksburg, VA $52,755

Pleasant Valley, VA $52,868

Shenandoah, VA $52,842

Singers Glen, VA $52,808

Stanley, VA $52,847

Timberville, VA $52,833

Charlottesville, VA $52,928

Afton, VA $52,341

Arrington, VA $51,301

Barboursville, VA $53,133

Batesville, VA $52,802

Covesville, VA $52,346

Crozet, VA $52,827

Dyke, VA $52,801

Ruby, VA $57,460

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Technician (Trainee) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Technician (Trainee) positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Technician (Trainee) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Technician (Trainee)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals	$73,222	$35.0	30%
Financial Services	$70,406	$34.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$64,773	$31.0	15%
Insurance	$61,957	$30.0	10%
Business Services	$59,141	$28.0	5%

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Technician (Trainee)'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.

$51,321

Average $56,324/year

$61,689

$4,277

Average $4,694/month

$5,141

$987

Average $1,083/week

$1,186

$25

Average $27/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,689	$5,141	$1,186	$30
Average	$56,324	$4,694	$1,083	$27
25th Percentile	$51,321	$4,277	$987	$25

Find Your Next Assistant Technician (Trainee) Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Technician (Trainee) job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Carillion Clinic | Roanoke, VA

Pharmacy Technician TRAINEE

Carillion Clinic | Roanoke, VA

Pharmacy Technician In-Training. Carilion Clinic is a six-hospital health system located in beautiful Southwest Virginia. Carilion's flagship hospital, Car... more

1 Day Ago
Town of Leesburg | Leesburg, VA

Field Service Technician Trainee Technician or Senior

Town of Leesburg | Leesburg, VA

About the Town of Leesburg and Nature of Work. Do you want to apply your expertise for a cause you can feel good about. Do you want to work for an organiza... more

5 Days Ago
Giant Food | Arlington, VA

Assistant Store Manager Trainee

Giant Food | Arlington, VA

Giant Food - - Responsibilities: Lead store operations and develop associates. Train and develop store staff. Manage labor and scheduling. Control inventor... more

2 Days Ago
Giant Food | Leesburg, VA

Assistant Store Manager Trainee

Giant Food | Leesburg, VA

Giant Food - 635 Potomac Station Drive Northeast - Responsibilities: Lead store operations and develop associates. Coach and develop department managers an... more

2 Days Ago
Giant Food | Burke, VA

Assistant Store Manager Trainee

Giant Food | Burke, VA

Giant Food - 6011 Burke Centre Parkway - Responsibilities: Lead store operations and develop teams. Drive sales and customer service excellence. Manage lab... more

2 Days Ago
Giant Food | Vienna, VA

Assistant Store Manager Trainee

Giant Food | Vienna, VA

Giant Food - - Responsibilities: Lead store operations and develop the team. Coach department managers and staff. Ensure customer service excellence. Manag... more

2 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary in Virginia

Check out Assistant Technician (Trainee) Job Openings in Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries?

How Do Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Technician (Trainee)

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Assistant Technician (Trainee)

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Find Your Next Assistant Technician (Trainee) Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary in Virginia

Check out Assistant Technician (Trainee) Job Openings in Virginia

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries?

How Do Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Technician (Trainee)

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for an Assistant Technician (Trainee)

Assistant Technician (Trainee) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Assistant Technician (Trainee)

Find Your Next Assistant Technician (Trainee) Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?