Data Center Technician I Salary in the United States

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Data Center Technician I Salary

How much does a Data Center Technician I make in the United States? The average Data Center Technician I salary in the United States is $57,528 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $50,342 and $66,340. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Data Center Technician I Salary $43,799 US July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Data Center Technician I Salary $50,342 US July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Data Center Technician I Salary $57,528 US July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Data Center Technician I Salary $66,340 US July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Data Center Technician I Salary $74,363 US July 25, 2023
25% $50,342 10% $43,799 90% $74,363 75% $66,340 $57,528 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Data Center Technician I

Data Center Technician I installs, maintains, and repairs the hardware and physical infrastructure of a data center facility to ensure the performance, availability, and security of data. Follows established procedures to troubleshoot, repair, or upgrade servers, storage systems, and other data center equipment. Being a Data Center Technician I documents and maintains comprehensive records of environmental conditions to track and ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Data Center Technician I typically reports to a supervisor. The Data Center Technician I works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Data Center Technician I typically requires 1-3 years of related experience, or may need 0 years of experience with additional specialized training and/or certification. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Data Center Technician I Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Data Center Technician I: Work Order Scheduling, Data Center Operations, Troubleshooting, System Monitoring ...More