What are the main factors that influence a Desktop Support Tech'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 Desktop Support Tech?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Desktop Support Tech roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Desktop Support Tech's salary?

A Desktop Support Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,134 for beginners, reaching about $50,350 at mid-level, and approach $51,084 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Desktop Support Tech?

Desktop Support Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Desktop Support Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,047, California $56,831, Massachusetts $56,073. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Desktop Support Tech roles make?

Salaries for Desktop Support Tech level roles vary by specialization: Desktop Support Manager: $118,220; Desktop Support II: $86,990; Desktop Support Engineer: $72,171; Desktop Support Tech III: $71,600; Desktop Support Administrator: $69,022.

Desktop Support Tech Salary in Vermont

How much does a Desktop Support Tech make in Vermont? As of November 01, 2026, the average salary for a Desktop Support Tech in Vermont is $50,571 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Desktop Support Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,664
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,176 to $55,854
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,176

10% $42,176

50% (Median) $50,571

90% $60,664

Desktop Support Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,854	$4,655	$1,074	$27
Average	$50,571	$4,214	$973	$24
25th Percentile	$46,176	$3,848	$888	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Desktop Support Tech Salaries

A Desktop Support Tech'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 Desktop Support Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Desktop Support Tech'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): $49,134
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,470
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,350
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $50,938
Expert (over 8 years): $51,084

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Desktop Support Tech	less than 1 year	$49,134
Early Career Level Desktop Support Tech	1-2 years	$49,470
Mid-Level Level Desktop Support Tech	2-4 years	$50,350
Senior-Level Level Desktop Support Tech	5-8 years	$50,938
Expert Level Desktop Support Tech	over 8 years	$51,084

How Do Desktop Support Tech 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 Desktop Support Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,047.
California: $56,831.
Massachusetts: $56,073.

District of Columbia $57,047 California $56,831 Massachusetts $56,073 Washington $55,867 New Jersey $55,847 Alaska $55,775 Connecticut $55,063 New York $54,775

Hawaii $53,853 Rhode Island $53,420 Maryland $53,126 Minnesota $52,724 Colorado $52,570 Illinois $52,518 Oregon $52,322 Delaware $52,178

New Hampshire $52,087 Virginia $51,884 Pennsylvania $51,292 Nevada $50,993 North Dakota $50,895 Michigan $50,741 Wisconsin $50,684 Vermont $50,571

Texas $50,256 Maine $50,236 Arizona $50,205 Ohio $50,169 Georgia $49,695 Indiana $49,458 Wyoming $49,411 Utah $49,339

Iowa $49,308 Kansas $49,061 Louisiana $48,989 North Carolina $48,963 Missouri $48,953 Florida $48,752 Montana $48,644 Nebraska $48,541

Kentucky $48,484 South Carolina $48,278 Tennessee $48,149 Idaho $48,097 New Mexico $47,721 Oklahoma $47,639 Alabama $47,335 South Dakota $46,825

Arkansas $46,547 West Virginia $46,397 Mississippi $45,949

Top Paying Cities for Desktop Support Tech

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: $51,763
Barre: $51,841
Cabot: $51,727

Adamant, VT $51,763

Barre, VT $51,841

Cabot, VT $51,727

Calais, VT $51,773

East Barre, VT $51,762

East Calais, VT $51,763

East Montpelier, VT $51,798

Eden, VT $51,729

Eden Mills, VT $51,682

Graniteville, VT $51,838

Hyde Park, VT $51,806

Johnson, VT $51,871

Lake Elmore, VT $51,748

Marshfield, VT $51,736

Moretown, VT $51,875

Morrisville, VT $51,868

Moscow, VT $51,895

Northfield, VT $51,811

Northfield Falls, VT $52,053

North Hyde Park, VT $51,802

North Montpelier, VT $51,750

Plainfield, VT $51,743

Roxbury, VT $51,655

South Barre, VT $51,901

Waterbury, VT $51,890

Stowe, VT $51,897

Waitsfield, VT $51,868

Warren, VT $51,771

Washington, VT $51,670

Waterbury Center, VT $51,888

Websterville, VT $51,830

Williamstown, VT $51,770

Wolcott, VT $51,741

Woodbury, VT $51,690

Worcester, VT $51,742

Rutland, VT $51,740

Belmont, VT $51,580

Benson, VT $51,580

Bomoseen, VT $51,661

Brandon, VT $51,699

Bridport, VT $51,705

Castleton, VT $51,671

Center Rutland, VT $51,707

Chittenden, VT $51,588

Cuttingsville, VT $51,570

Danby, VT $51,658

East Middlebury, VT $51,734

East Poultney, VT $51,663

East Wallingford, VT $51,607

Fair Haven, VT $51,626

Florence, VT $51,608

Forest Dale, VT $51,702

Gaysville, VT $51,373

Granville, VT $51,616

Hancock, VT $51,608

Hydeville, VT $51,668

Killington, VT $51,602

Middlebury, VT $51,813

Middletown Springs, VT $51,636

Mount Holly, VT $51,588

North Clarendon, VT $51,663

Orwell, VT $51,658

Pawlet, VT $51,676

Pittsfield, VT $51,632

Pittsford, VT $51,681

Poultney, VT $51,672

Proctor, VT $51,729

Ripton, VT $51,669

Rochester, VT $51,642

Rupert, VT $51,637

Salisbury, VT $51,720

Shoreham, VT $51,676

Stockbridge, VT $51,584

Wallingford, VT $51,612

Wells, VT $51,678

West Pawlet, VT $51,696

West Rupert, VT $51,684

West Rutland, VT $51,652

Whiting, VT $51,678

Saint Johnsbury, VT $51,734

Albany, VT $51,704

Barnet, VT $51,678

Barton, VT $51,698

Beebe Plain, VT $51,713

Concord, VT $51,629

Coventry, VT $51,774

Craftsbury, VT $51,719

Craftsbury Common, VT $51,721

Danville, VT $51,690

Derby, VT $51,713

Derby Line, VT $51,675

East Burke, VT $51,673

East Charleston, VT $51,678

East Hardwick, VT $51,706

East Haven, VT $51,560

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $51,732

Glover, VT $51,682

Granby, VT $51,497

Greensboro, VT $51,665

Greensboro Bend, VT $51,698

Hardwick, VT $51,755

Irasburg, VT $51,685

Island Pond, VT $51,601

Lowell, VT $51,668

Lower Waterford, VT $51,727

Lyndon, VT $51,718

Lyndon Center, VT $51,776

Lyndonville, VT $51,720

Morgan, VT $51,626

Newport, VT $51,744

Newport Center, VT $51,678

North Concord, VT $51,543

North Troy, VT $51,686

Orleans, VT $51,666

Passumpsic, VT $51,737

Peacham, VT $51,633

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $51,738

Sheffield, VT $51,646

Sutton, VT $51,642

Troy, VT $51,691

West Burke, VT $51,677

West Charleston, VT $51,653

West Danville, VT $51,693

Westfield, VT $51,652

West Glover, VT $51,687

Averill, VT $51,386

Beecher Falls, VT $51,720

Canaan, VT $51,591

Gilman, VT $51,818

Guildhall, VT $51,523

Lunenburg, VT $51,635

Norton, VT $51,489

North Bennington, VT $52,064

North Pownal, VT $52,169

Pownal, VT $52,199

White River Junction, VT $51,727

Ascutney, VT $51,751

Barnard, VT $51,609

Bethel, VT $51,641

Bradford, VT $51,695

Bridgewater, VT $51,662

Bridgewater Corners, VT $51,560

Brookfield, VT $51,692

Brownsville, VT $51,663

Chelsea, VT $51,662

Corinth, VT $51,648

East Corinth, VT $51,670

East Randolph, VT $51,679

East Ryegate, VT $51,635

East Thetford, VT $51,698

Fairlee, VT $51,643

Groton, VT $51,657

Hartford, VT $51,861

Hartland, VT $51,680

Hartland Four Corners, VT $51,678

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $51,811

Newbury, VT $51,651

North Hartland, VT $51,716

North Pomfret, VT $51,628

North Thetford, VT $51,697

Norwich, VT $51,687

Plymouth, VT $51,523

Post Mills, VT $51,686

Quechee, VT $51,740

Randolph, VT $51,730

Randolph Center, VT $51,704

Reading, VT $51,566

Sharon, VT $51,640

South Pomfret, VT $51,591

South Royalton, VT $51,655

South Ryegate, VT $51,665

South Strafford, VT $51,653

South Woodstock, VT $51,578

Strafford, VT $51,608

Taftsville, VT $51,744

Thetford, VT $51,698

Thetford Center, VT $51,644

Topsham, VT $51,629

Tunbridge, VT $51,639

Vershire, VT $51,614

Wells River, VT $51,669

West Fairlee, VT $51,764

West Hartford, VT $51,629

West Newbury, VT $51,649

West Topsham, VT $51,670

Wilder, VT $51,864

Windsor, VT $51,701

Woodstock, VT $51,638

Bellows Falls, VT $51,826

Cambridgeport, VT $51,767

Cavendish, VT $51,595

Chester, VT $51,646

Chester Depot, VT $51,628

Grafton, VT $51,607

Londonderry, VT $51,700

Ludlow, VT $51,622

North Springfield, VT $51,802

Perkinsville, VT $51,661

Peru, VT $51,646

Proctorsville, VT $51,604

Saxtons River, VT $51,815

South Londonderry, VT $51,732

Springfield, VT $51,777

Westminster, VT $51,826

Westminster Station, VT $51,829

Weston, VT $51,593

Shaftsbury, VT $52,002

Brattleboro, VT $51,932

Bondville, VT $51,717

East Dover, VT $51,822

Jacksonville, VT $51,952

Jamaica, VT $51,718

Marlboro, VT $52,189

Newfane, VT $51,788

Putney, VT $51,777

Readsboro, VT $52,195

South Newfane, VT $51,806

Stamford, VT $52,158

Townshend, VT $51,741

Vernon, VT $52,091

Wardsboro, VT $51,779

West Dover, VT $51,864

West Dummerston, VT $51,801

West Halifax, VT $51,881

West Townshend, VT $51,672

West Wardsboro, VT $51,673

Whitingham, VT $51,934

Williamsville, VT $51,801

Wilmington, VT $51,902

Burlington, VT $52,044

South Burlington, VT $52,041

Winooski, VT $52,044

Colchester, VT $52,044

Alburgh, VT $51,785

Bakersfield, VT $51,861

Belvidere Center, VT $51,673

Bristol, VT $51,872

Cambridge, VT $51,934

Charlotte, VT $51,974

East Berkshire, VT $51,811

East Fairfield, VT $51,889

Enosburg Falls, VT $51,745

Essex, VT $52,005

Essex Junction, VT $52,008

Fairfax, VT $51,938

Fairfield, VT $51,888

Ferrisburgh, VT $51,916

Franklin, VT $51,748

Grand Isle, VT $51,943

Highgate Center, VT $51,792

Highgate Springs, VT $51,819

Hinesburg, VT $51,973

Huntington, VT $51,933

Isle La Motte, VT $51,849

Jeffersonville, VT $51,899

Jericho, VT $51,961

Jonesville, VT $51,972

Milton, VT $51,986

Monkton, VT $51,931

Montgomery, VT $51,745

Montgomery Center, VT $51,682

New Haven, VT $51,866

North Ferrisburgh, VT $51,939

North Hero, VT $51,888

Richford, VT $51,737

Richmond, VT $51,967

Saint Albans, VT $51,911

Saint Albans Bay, VT $51,904

Shelburne, VT $52,021

Sheldon, VT $51,849

Sheldon Springs, VT $51,976

South Hero, VT $51,990

Starksboro, VT $51,902

Swanton, VT $51,840

Underhill, VT $51,949

Underhill Center, VT $51,951

Vergennes, VT $51,850

Waterville, VT $51,867

Westford, VT $51,975

Williston, VT $52,014

Montpelier, VT $51,833

Bennington, VT $52,102

Arlington, VT $51,919

Dorset, VT $51,717

East Arlington, VT $51,697

East Dorset, VT $51,718

Manchester, VT $51,858

Manchester Center, VT $51,824

Desktop Support Tech Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Desktop Support Tech roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Desktop Support Tech positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Desktop Support Tech as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Desktop Support Tech

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$75,856	$36.0	50%
Financial Services	$70,799	$34.0	40%
Biotechnology	$65,742	$32.0	30%

Desktop Support Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Desktop Support Tech'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.

$46,176

Average $50,571/year

$55,854

$3,848

Average $4,214/month

$4,655

$888

Average $973/week

$1,074

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,854	$4,655	$1,074	$27
Average	$50,571	$4,214	$973	$24
25th Percentile	$46,176	$3,848	$888	$22

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