Recreational Vehicle Service Technician salary in the U.S.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $52,000 a year ($25.00 an hour), based on BLS data for 17,430 workers.
Pay ranges from $36,120 for the lowest-paid 10% to $77,960 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $56,440, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for recreational vehicle service technicians in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,120 | $17.37 |
| 25th percentile | $44,920 | $21.59 |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| 75th percentile | $63,890 | $30.72 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,960 | $37.48 |
| Average (mean) | $56,440 | $27.14 |
Half of recreational vehicle service technicians earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $4,333.33 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,166.67 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,000 |
| Weekly | $1,000 |
| Hourly | $25.00 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Recreational Vehicle Service Technician salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| California | $68,240 | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $65,200 | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $62,090 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $62,000 | 400 |
| Massachusetts | $61,470 | 240 |
| Colorado | $60,760 | 530 |
| New Jersey | $60,760 | 90 |
| Florida | $60,560 | 1,040 |
| Minnesota | $59,410 | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $58,990 | 270 |
| Tennessee | $58,440 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $58,390 | 330 |
| Utah | $58,090 | 240 |
| New York | $57,720 | 370 |
| Montana | $57,310 | 140 |
| Indiana | $56,750 | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $56,510 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $56,490 | 230 |
| Wyoming | $56,200 | 30 |
| Oregon | $54,570 | 650 |
| Alaska | $54,410 | 120 |
| Ohio | $54,350 | 590 |
| Georgia | $53,290 | 490 |
| Washington | $52,280 | 500 |
| Connecticut | $51,460 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $50,390 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $49,720 | 150 |
| Texas | $49,710 | 1,890 |
| Idaho | $49,550 | 370 |
| Arizona | $49,250 | 900 |
| Maine | $48,990 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $48,800 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,240 | 640 |
| Iowa | $48,030 | 420 |
| Kentucky | $47,800 | 200 |
| Alabama | $47,760 | 370 |
| Illinois | $47,600 | 180 |
| Missouri | $46,980 | 460 |
| Mississippi | $46,400 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $45,390 | 360 |
| Kansas | $45,020 | 130 |
| Michigan | $41,600 | 640 |
| Virginia | $41,280 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $39,820 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $35,920 | 70 |
Best-paying metro areas for recreational vehicle service technicians
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $75,550 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $72,380 | 90 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $71,980 | 180 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $71,690 | 60 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $71,200 | 50 |
| Redding, CA | $70,720 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $69,300 | 40 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $66,190 | 150 |
| Reno, NV | $65,200 | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $64,480 | 150 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,420 | n/a |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,410 | 50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,710 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,690 | 200 |
| Worcester, MA | $61,460 | 40 |
Metro areas with the most recreational vehicle service technicians
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 690 | $50,860 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 580 | $49,440 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 410 | $56,980 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 360 | $51,490 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 260 | $57,290 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 250 | $59,030 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 240 | $52,300 |
| Boise City, ID | 200 | $49,990 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 200 | $62,690 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 180 | $59,820 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 180 | $71,980 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 150 | $48,120 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 150 | $66,190 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 150 | $64,480 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 130 | $59,240 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $50,620 | $24.34 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,770 | $29.70 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 | $31.50 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $54,890 | $26.39 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $79,870 | $38.40 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | $37,710 | $18.13 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | $47,880 | $23.02 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| Rail Car Repairer | $67,530 | $32.46 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $47,630 | $22.90 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | $23.35 |
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 | $20.57 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | $23.84 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 49-3092. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational vehicle service technician make in the U.S.?
The median salary for recreational vehicle service technicians in the U.S. is $52,000 a year, or $25.00 an hour. Pay ranges from $36,120 for the lowest-paid 10% to $77,960 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid recreational vehicle service technicians make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of recreational vehicle service technicians in the U.S. earn at least $77,960 a year. The top 25% earn $63,890 or more.
What is the starting pay for recreational vehicle service technicians in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $36,120 a year, and a quarter of recreational vehicle service technicians earn $44,920 or less.
How many recreational vehicle service technicians work in the U.S.?
About 17,430 recreational vehicle service technicians are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.