What are the main factors that influence a Datacenter 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 Datacenter Technician?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Datacenter Technician roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change A Datacenter Technician's salary?

A Datacenter Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $68,894 for beginners, reaching about $107,829 at mid-level, and approach $164,767 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Datacenter Technician?

Datacenter Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Datacenter Technician roles are District of Columbia $84,092, California $83,773, Massachusetts $82,657. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Datacenter Technician roles make?

Salaries for Datacenter Technician level roles vary by specialization: Technician: $90,293; Or Technician: $87,044; Ophthalmic Technician: $67,427; CIP Technician: $65,430; Mathematical Technician: $65,119.

Datacenter Technician Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Datacenter Technician make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Datacenter Technician in New Mexico is $70,345 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,657
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,364 to $77,313
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,828

10% $60,828

50% (Median) $70,345

90% $83,657

Datacenter Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,313	$6,443	$1,487	$37
Average	$70,345	$5,862	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$65,364	$5,447	$1,257	$31

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Key Factors That Influence Datacenter Technician Salaries

A Datacenter 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 Datacenter Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Datacenter 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): $68,894
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,295
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,829
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,877
Expert (over 8 years): $164,767

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Datacenter Technician	less than 1 year	$68,894
Data Scientist II	1-2 years	$84,295
Data Scientist III	2-4 years	$107,829
Data Scientist IV	5-8 years	$122,877
Data Scientist V	over 8 years	$164,767

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

District of Columbia: $84,092.
California: $83,773.
Massachusetts: $82,657.

District of Columbia $84,092 California $83,773 Massachusetts $82,657 Washington $82,353 New Jersey $82,323 Alaska $82,216 Connecticut $81,168 New York $80,743

Hawaii $79,383 Rhode Island $78,745 Maryland $78,312 Minnesota $77,720 Colorado $77,492 Illinois $77,416 Oregon $77,128 Delaware $76,915

New Hampshire $76,781 Virginia $76,482 Pennsylvania $75,609 Nevada $75,168 North Dakota $75,024 Michigan $74,796 Wisconsin $74,712 Vermont $74,545

Texas $74,082 Maine $74,052 Arizona $74,006 Ohio $73,953 Georgia $73,254 Indiana $72,905 Wyoming $72,836 Utah $72,730

Iowa $72,685 Kansas $72,320 Louisiana $72,214 North Carolina $72,176 Missouri $72,160 Florida $71,864 Montana $71,705 Nebraska $71,553

Kentucky $71,469 South Carolina $71,166 Tennessee $70,976 Idaho $70,900 New Mexico $70,345 Oklahoma $70,224 Alabama $69,776 South Dakota $69,024

Arkansas $68,614 West Virginia $68,393 Mississippi $67,733

Top Paying Cities for Datacenter 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:

Algodones: $71,094
Belen: $70,698
Bernalillo: $71,220

Algodones, NM $71,094

Belen, NM $70,698

Bernalillo, NM $71,220

Bluewater, NM $69,725

Bosque, NM $70,179

Casa Blanca, NM $70,338

Cedar Crest, NM $71,279

Cedarvale, NM $68,484

Cerrillos, NM $71,146

Claunch, NM $68,231

Coyote, NM $70,098

Cuba, NM $69,985

Cubero, NM $70,493

Edgewood, NM $70,961

Estancia, NM $70,115

Gallina, NM $69,731

Counselor, NM $69,774

Grants, NM $69,645

Milan, NM $69,924

Isleta, NM $71,342

Jarales, NM $70,630

Jemez Pueblo, NM $70,752

Jemez Springs, NM $70,534

Laguna, NM $70,838

La Jara, NM $69,907

La Joya, NM $69,745

Lindrith, NM $69,661

Los Lunas, NM $71,073

Mcintosh, NM $70,501

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $70,032

Moriarty, NM $70,264

Mountainair, NM $69,506

Nageezi, NM $69,681

New Laguna, NM $70,459

Paguate, NM $70,507

Pena Blanca, NM $71,295

Peralta, NM $71,185

Placitas, NM $71,222

Ponderosa, NM $70,663

Prewitt, NM $69,703

Regina, NM $69,752

Sandia Park, NM $71,100

Corrales, NM $71,368

San Fidel, NM $70,079

San Rafael, NM $69,781

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $71,101

San Ysidro, NM $71,005

Stanley, NM $70,254

Tijeras, NM $71,109

Tome, NM $70,978

Torreon, NM $70,742

Veguita, NM $70,174

Willard, NM $69,381

Youngsville, NM $70,117

Bosque Farms, NM $71,316

Clines Corners, NM $69,830

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $71,155

Cochiti Lake, NM $71,248

Albuquerque, NM $71,409

Kirtland Afb, NM $71,409

Rio Rancho, NM $71,292

Gallup, NM $69,804

Brimhall, NM $69,607

Church Rock, NM $69,640

Continental Divide, NM $69,590

Crownpoint, NM $69,648

Fence Lake, NM $69,337

Fort Wingate, NM $69,615

Gamerco, NM $69,732

Mentmore, NM $69,624

Mexican Springs, NM $69,616

Ramah, NM $69,489

Rehoboth, NM $69,662

Thoreau, NM $69,666

Tohatchi, NM $69,602

Vanderwagen, NM $69,616

Zuni, NM $69,599

Navajo, NM $69,694

Jamestown, NM $69,521

Pinehill, NM $69,435

Sheep Springs, NM $69,678

Smith Lake, NM $69,937

Yatahey, NM $69,653

Farmington, NM $69,988

Aztec, NM $70,117

Blanco, NM $69,789

Bloomfield, NM $69,707

Flora Vista, NM $70,060

Fruitland, NM $69,621

Kirtland, NM $70,060

La Plata, NM $70,086

Navajo Dam, NM $70,054

Shiprock, NM $69,957

Waterflow, NM $69,921

Newcomb, NM $69,635

Sanostee, NM $69,679

Santa Fe, NM $71,773

Abiquiu, NM $69,810

Alcalde, NM $71,026

Amalia, NM $69,703

Arroyo Hondo, NM $69,606

Arroyo Seco, NM $69,686

Canjilon, NM $69,594

Canones, NM $70,228

Carson, NM $69,872

Cebolla, NM $69,635

Cerro, NM $69,656

Chama, NM $69,940

Chamisal, NM $70,837

Chimayo, NM $71,335

Cordova, NM $71,214

Costilla, NM $69,996

Taos Ski Valley, NM $69,465

Dixon, NM $70,770

Dulce, NM $69,939

El Prado, NM $69,748

El Rito, NM $70,067

Embudo, NM $70,406

Espanola, NM $71,248

Glorieta, NM $71,497

Hernandez, NM $70,586

Ilfeld, NM $70,837

La Madera, NM $69,944

Lamy, NM $71,224

Llano, NM $70,694

Los Alamos, NM $71,393

White Rock, NM $71,527

Medanales, NM $70,664

Ojo Caliente, NM $70,249

Los Ojos, NM $69,769

Pecos, NM $71,274

Penasco, NM $70,431

Petaca, NM $69,530

Questa, NM $69,729

Ranchos De Taos, NM $70,097

Red River, NM $69,530

Ribera, NM $69,978

Rowe, NM $70,903

San Cristobal, NM $69,528

San Jose, NM $70,729

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $71,074

Santa Cruz, NM $71,311

Serafina, NM $69,801

Taos, NM $69,707

Tererro, NM $71,502

Tesuque, NM $71,773

Tierra Amarilla, NM $69,707

Trampas, NM $70,373

Tres Piedras, NM $69,511

Truchas, NM $71,015

Vadito, NM $70,338

Valdez, NM $69,580

Vallecitos, NM $69,526

Velarde, NM $70,663

Villanueva, NM $69,842

Spaceport City, NM $68,418

Las Vegas, NM $69,250

Angel Fire, NM $69,454

Anton Chico, NM $69,130

Buena Vista, NM $69,765

Chacon, NM $69,814

Cimarron, NM $69,346

Cleveland, NM $70,310

Eagle Nest, NM $69,398

Guadalupita, NM $69,707

Holman, NM $70,130

La Loma, NM $69,014

Maxwell, NM $69,369

Miami, NM $69,220

Mills, NM $68,974

Montezuma, NM $70,667

Mora, NM $70,408

Mosquero, NM $68,914

Ocate, NM $69,295

Ojo Feliz, NM $69,477

Rainsville, NM $69,782

Raton, NM $69,544

Rociada, NM $70,702

Roy, NM $68,989

Sapello, NM $70,089

Solano, NM $68,904

Springer, NM $69,189

Ute Park, NM $69,378

Valmora, NM $69,192

Wagon Mound, NM $69,113

Watrous, NM $69,215

Socorro, NM $69,055

Aragon, NM $69,264

Datil, NM $68,978

Lemitar, NM $69,376

Luna, NM $69,387

Magdalena, NM $68,983

Pie Town, NM $69,214

Polvadera, NM $69,543

Quemado, NM $69,357

Reserve, NM $69,233

San Acacia, NM $69,658

San Antonio, NM $68,673

Truth Or Consequences, NM $68,658

Arrey, NM $68,647

Caballo, NM $68,694

Derry, NM $68,345

Elephant Butte, NM $68,837

Garfield, NM $68,146

Hatch, NM $67,054

Monticello, NM $68,655

Rincon, NM $66,669

Salem, NM $67,934

Williamsburg, NM $68,745

Winston, NM $68,705

Las Cruces, NM $65,796

White Sands Missile Range, NM $66,012

Santa Teresa, NM $66,492

Playas, NM $68,976

Animas, NM $69,145

Anthony, NM $66,476

Arenas Valley, NM $69,023

Bayard, NM $68,959

Berino, NM $66,174

Buckhorn, NM $69,031

Santa Clara, NM $69,080

Chamberino, NM $66,243

Cliff, NM $68,951

Columbus, NM $68,765

Deming, NM $68,781

Dona Ana, NM $65,798

Fairacres, NM $65,995

Faywood, NM $68,750

Fort Bayard, NM $69,014

Gila, NM $68,849

Glenwood, NM $68,903

Hachita, NM $68,765

Hanover, NM $68,780

Hillsboro, NM $68,639

Hurley, NM $68,913

La Mesa, NM $67,054

Lordsburg, NM $68,925

Mesilla, NM $65,797

Mesilla Park, NM $65,804

Mesquite, NM $65,860

Mimbres, NM $68,835

Mule Creek, NM $69,021

Organ, NM $65,838

Pinos Altos, NM $68,949

Radium Springs, NM $65,824

Redrock, NM $68,774

Rodeo, NM $69,233

San Miguel, NM $65,835

Silver City, NM $68,950

Sunland Park, NM $66,138

Tyrone, NM $69,154

Vado, NM $65,887

Chaparral, NM $66,718

Clovis, NM $68,818

Cannon Afb, NM $68,666

Broadview, NM $68,617

Causey, NM $68,500

Crossroads, NM $68,337

Dora, NM $68,662

Elida, NM $68,377

Floyd, NM $68,544

Fort Sumner, NM $68,488

Grady, NM $68,683

House, NM $68,628

Kenna, NM $68,378

Lingo, NM $68,495

Melrose, NM $68,639

Milnesand, NM $68,351

Pep, NM $68,444

Portales, NM $68,695

Rogers, NM $68,463

Saint Vrain, NM $68,683

Taiban, NM $68,465

Texico, NM $68,710

Yeso, NM $68,216

Roswell, NM $68,295

Artesia, NM $68,431

Caprock, NM $68,292

Carlsbad, NM $68,475

Dexter, NM $68,344

Eunice, NM $68,536

Hagerman, NM $68,378

Hobbs, NM $68,636

Hope, NM $68,128

Jal, NM $68,456

Lake Arthur, NM $68,265

Lakewood, NM $68,367

Loco Hills, NM $68,493

Loving, NM $68,458

Lovington, NM $68,570

Mcdonald, NM $68,383

Malaga, NM $68,391

Maljamar, NM $68,324

Monument, NM $68,485

Tatum, NM $68,428

Whites City, NM $68,542

Carrizozo, NM $67,972

Alamogordo, NM $67,755

Alto, NM $67,982

Bent, NM $67,768

Capitan, NM $67,824

Cloudcroft, NM $67,761

Corona, NM $68,267

Encino, NM $68,816

Fort Stanton, NM $67,853

Glencoe, NM $67,804

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $67,748

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $67,748

Hondo, NM $67,866

La Luz, NM $67,748

Lincoln, NM $67,669

Mayhill, NM $67,901

Mescalero, NM $67,778

Nogal, NM $68,069

Orogrande, NM $67,782

Picacho, NM $67,852

Pinon, NM $68,107

Ruidoso, NM $68,111

Ruidoso Downs, NM $68,018

Sacramento, NM $67,809

San Patricio, NM $67,889

Sunspot, NM $67,748

Timberon, NM $67,894

Tinnie, NM $67,812

Tularosa, NM $67,793

Vaughn, NM $68,538

Weed, NM $67,893

Tucumcari, NM $68,879

Amistad, NM $68,790

Bard, NM $68,680

Capulin, NM $69,457

Clayton, NM $68,923

Conchas Dam, NM $68,986

Cuervo, NM $68,654

Des Moines, NM $69,183

Folsom, NM $69,290

Garita, NM $68,854

Gladstone, NM $68,992

Grenville, NM $68,979

Logan, NM $68,876

Mcalister, NM $68,663

Nara Visa, NM $68,713

Newkirk, NM $68,789

Quay, NM $68,829

San Jon, NM $68,755

Santa Rosa, NM $68,829

Sedan, NM $68,853

Trementina, NM $68,850

Datacenter Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Datacenter Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Datacenter Technician positions in Telecom or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Datacenter Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Datacenter Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$91,449	$44.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$91,449	$44.0	30%
Internet	$87,932	$42.0	25%
Insurance	$84,414	$41.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$80,897	$39.0	15%

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

Understanding how a Datacenter 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.

$65,364

Average $70,345/year

$77,313

$5,447

Average $5,862/month

$6,443

$1,257

Average $1,353/week

$1,487

$31

Average $34/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,313	$6,443	$1,487	$37
Average	$70,345	$5,862	$1,353	$34
25th Percentile	$65,364	$5,447	$1,257	$31

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