School IT Technician

Also called: K-12 Technology Technician, Chromebook Technician

Keeps the Chromebooks, smartboards, and Wi-Fi working in a school district.

A day in the life

You repair a cart of broken Chromebooks, set up a new classroom projector, and help a teacher whose online quiz won't load. Some districts hire their own students for summer tech crews.

Pay over a career

Starting
$33k
Typical
$46k
High
$62k

Estimate; public employer benefits.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 1 year after high school. HS diploma plus A+ certificate; associate common.

Ways in: Certification, 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Information Technology (certificate).

Outlook

Growing about average. Steady.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Fixing Chromebooks, smartboards and Wi-Fi across school buildings is hands-on and tied to students and staff.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Computer applications, Electronics CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1232.

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