▼36%
$34.99
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$27.98
MEDIAN
$34.99
75%
$38.22
The average hourly pay for a Generator Technician is $34.99 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$28 - $38
Bonus
$0 - $3k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $4k
Total Pay
$58k - $90k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Generator Technicians?
What Do Generator Technicians Do?
Generator Technician Tasks
- Perform repairs and services on all makes and models of generator sets.
- Identify the problem and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps, determine corrective action through inspection of failed parts.
- Apply proper engine technical skills in inspection, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly, diagnosis, and engine operating performance tests.
- Troubleshooting equipment and servicing generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
- Inspections, repairs, services and start-up load bank test requirements on equipment.
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Common Health Benefits for a Generator Technician
Medical
60%
Dental
20%
Vision
20%
None
40%
Gender Breakdown for Generator Technicians
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Generator Technicians
What is the highest pay for Generator Technicians?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Generator Technician is $NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Generator Technicians?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Generator Technician is $NaN / hour
How can Generator Technicians increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Generator 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 Generator Technician that oversees more junior Generator Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.