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Control / Automation Technician

Average Control / Automation Technician with Windows Operating System General Use Skills Hourly Pay in Washington, District of Columbia

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$27.50
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The average hourly pay for a Control / Automation Technician is $27.50 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$0 - $28
Bonus
$0 - $3k
Total Pay
$49k - $85k
(last updated Dec 20 2018)
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What Do Control / Automation Technicians Do?

Control / Automation Technician Tasks
  • Diagnose, test, and debug complex equipment, and include recommendations for operation.
  • Program, modify, and audit programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
  • Create and audit maintenance tasks, procedures, and logs, and maintain documentation of downtime and repairs.
  • Build and implement improvements and fixes.
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Common Health Benefits for a Control / Automation Technician

Medical
67%
Dental
67%
Vision
33%
None
33%

Gender Breakdown for Control / Automation Technicians

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Control / Automation Technicians

What is the highest pay for Control / Automation Technicians in Washington?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Control / Automation Technician in Washington is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Control / Automation Technicians in Washington?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Control / Automation Technician in Washington is $NaN / hour

How can Control / Automation Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Control / Automation Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Control / Automation Technician that oversees more junior Control / Automation Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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