Manufacturing and Production / Additive Manufacturing

3D Printing Technician

Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots 3D printing equipment to produce prototypes, parts, and products from digital models. Ensures print quality, material handling, and post-processing.

Average monthly gross

6,650 USD

5 validated salaries

Median

5,630 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,292 USD - 9,354 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

3D Printing Technician

ISCO

3118.1

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

5 records
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By seniority

Junior 1 validated salaries
5,360 USD 5,360 USD - 5,360 USD
Senior 2 validated salaries
6,495 USD 3,580 USD - 9,410 USD
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
7,450 USD 5,630 USD - 9,270 USD

Yearly trend

6,650 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United Kingdom 4,605 USD 2
United States 7,315 USD 2
Switzerland 9,410 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Walmart 7,315 USD 2
AstraZeneca 5,630 USD 1
Revolut 3,580 USD 1
Roche 9,410 USD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Additive Manufacturing Technician 3D Printer Operator Rapid Prototyping Technician

Skills

Hard skills

3D Printing Operation Slicing Software (e.g., Cura, PrusaSlicer) Material Handling (PLA, ABS, Resin, Metal Powders) Post-Processing (Sanding, Curing, Support Removal) CAD File Preparation Quality Inspection (Dimensional Accuracy)

Soft skills

Attention to Detail Problem-Solving Technical Documentation Team Collaboration

Tools

FDM Printer SLA Printer SLS Printer Calipers Ultrasonic Cleaner Curing Station

Certifications

Certified Additive Manufacturing Technician (CAMT) ASTM F42 Additive Manufacturing Certification

Employment context

Industries

Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive Medical Devices Consumer Goods

Company types

Manufacturing Company Prototyping Service Bureau R&D Lab Educational Institution

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low

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