Recreational Vehicle Service Technician Salary
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earn a median $52,000 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$52,000
$25.00 per hour
Range
$36,120 – $77,960
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
17,430
across the U.S.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$43,962
per year · effective tax rate 15.5%
$3,664Monthly
$1,832Twice a month
$1,691Every 2 weeks
$21.14Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,060
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,224
- Medicare (1.45%)$754
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$43,962
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,120 | $17.37 | $31,202 |
| 25th percentile | $44,920 | $21.60 | $38,273 |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | $25.00 | $43,962 |
| 75th percentile | $63,890 | $30.72 | $53,516 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,960 | $37.48 | $63,675 |
Best cities for recreational vehicle service technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart, IN | $50,860 | $41,575 | $46,028 | 690 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $49,440 | $40,878 | $39,566 | 580 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Elkhart, IN — $50,860
- Phoenix, AZ — $49,440
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $68,240 | $53,703 | $38,340 – $78,380 | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $65,200 | $54,568 | $49,440 – $100,780 | 210 |
| New Hampshire | $62,090 | $52,069 | $44,640 – $75,990 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $62,000 | $50,032 | $46,870 – $80,290 | 400 |
| Massachusetts | $61,470 | $48,718 | $48,030 – $67,790 | 240 |
| Colorado | $60,760 | $49,036 | $44,840 – $97,900 | 530 |
| New Jersey | $60,760 | $49,191 | $46,890 – $86,940 | 90 |
| Florida | $60,560 | $50,840 | $43,800 – $79,300 | 1,040 |
| Minnesota | $59,410 | $47,399 | $45,910 – $63,390 | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $58,990 | $47,469 | $37,210 – $77,800 | 270 |
| Tennessee | $58,440 | $49,137 | $47,050 – $78,400 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $58,390 | $47,308 | $43,680 – $74,510 | 330 |
| Utah | $58,090 | $47,207 | $37,020 – $92,360 | 240 |
| New York | $57,720 | $46,038 | $46,490 – $76,400 | 370 |
| Montana | $57,310 | $46,292 | $36,920 – $70,050 | 140 |
| Indiana | $56,750 | $46,134 | $27,580 – $76,910 | 1,290 |
| Nebraska | $56,510 | $45,894 | $36,120 – $62,410 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $56,490 | $45,337 | $37,560 – $78,760 | 230 |
| Wyoming | $56,200 | $47,337 | $42,630 – $78,680 | 30 |
| Oregon | $54,570 | $42,082 | $40,450 – $72,960 | 650 |
| Alaska | $54,410 | $45,898 | $31,200 – $79,810 | 120 |
| Ohio | $54,350 | $45,138 | $30,470 – $77,680 | 590 |
| Georgia | $53,290 | $42,856 | $37,340 – $77,280 | 490 |
| Washington | $52,280 | $44,187 | $46,890 – $81,860 | 500 |
| Connecticut | $51,460 | $42,137 | $36,940 – $91,100 | 30 |
| North Dakota | $50,390 | $42,668 | $40,680 – $63,030 | 60 |
| New Mexico | $49,720 | $40,959 | $37,470 – $75,930 | 150 |
| Texas | $49,710 | $42,122 | $34,210 – $76,130 | 1,890 |
| Idaho | $49,550 | $40,476 | $36,370 – $79,170 | 370 |
| Arizona | $49,250 | $40,730 | $42,630 – $110,680 | 900 |
| Maine | $48,990 | $39,418 | $36,560 – $61,290 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $48,800 | $39,700 | $37,440 – $79,100 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,240 | $39,460 | $29,990 – $62,360 | 640 |
| Iowa | $48,030 | $39,599 | $36,190 – $70,770 | 420 |
| Kentucky | $47,800 | $39,032 | $34,660 – $75,340 | 200 |
| Alabama | $47,760 | $38,432 | $24,070 – $76,310 | 370 |
| Illinois | $47,600 | $38,215 | $36,270 – $69,280 | 180 |
| Missouri | $46,980 | $38,658 | $29,380 – $57,790 | 460 |
| Mississippi | $46,400 | $38,338 | $35,760 – $59,450 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $45,390 | $37,675 | $29,010 – $65,000 | 360 |
| Kansas | $45,020 | $36,641 | $37,240 – $59,620 | 130 |
| Michigan | $41,600 | $34,088 | $34,570 – $80,440 | 640 |
| Virginia | $41,280 | $33,789 | $36,300 – $77,960 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $39,820 | $34,175 | $30,860 – $79,090 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $35,920 | $30,079 | $29,320 – $38,470 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreational vehicle service technician make?
The national median salary for recreational vehicle service technicians is $52,000 a year ($25.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,120 and the top 10% earn over $77,960. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays recreational vehicle service technicians the most?
California has the highest median pay at $68,240. After taxes and local prices, Elkhart, IN offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many recreational vehicle service technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 17,430 people work as recreational vehicle service technicians nationwide.