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How much does Technical Expert make?
Total pay range
$85K - $160K/yr
$114K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$65K - $121K/yrBase pay
$21K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?
Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Technical Expert in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $136,822, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $125,428, Agriculture with a median total pay of $122,722, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $121,858, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $90,417.
Manufacturing
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Technical Expert is Ford Motor Company.
Frequently asked questions about Technical Expert salaries
The average salary for Technical Expert is $113,946 per year or $55 per hour, with top earners making up to $208,521 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $85,460 (25th percentile) to $159,525 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1558 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Technical Expert employees.
The highest salary for Technical Expert is $159,525 per year, $13,294 per month or $77 per hour.
The lowest salary for Technical Expert is $85,460 per year, $7,122 per month or $41 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Technical Expert
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Technical Expert
|
4-6 years
$54K - $63K/yr
Raleigh, NC
submitted on Sep 26, 2025
$54K - $63K/yr
Technical Expert
|
1-3 years
$70K/yr
($68K • $2K)
Tukwila, WA
submitted on Sep 25, 2025
$70K/yr
$68K • $2K
Technical Expert
|
10-14 years
$150K/yr
($111K • $39K)
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Sep 25, 2025
$150K/yr
$111K • $39K
Technical Expert
|
1-3 years
$79K - $91K/yr
Texarkana, TX
submitted on Sep 22, 2025
$79K - $91K/yr
Technical Expert
|
7-9 years
$54K/yr
($54K • $0)
Farmington, CT
submitted on Sep 21, 2025
$54K/yr
$54K • $0
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