Fighter Salary in the United States

How much does a Fighter make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fighter in the United States is $51,442 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Fighter's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,292
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,425 to $55,551
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,768
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Fighter Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,551 $4,629 $1,068 $27
Average $51,442 $4,287 $989 $25
25th Percentile $47,425 $3,952 $912 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Fighter Salaries

A Fighter's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fighter Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fighter's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,225
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,279
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $71,819
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,775
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,270
Levels Salary
Laborator... Level Fighter$45,225
Fighter Level Fighter$52,279
Laborator... Level Fighter$71,819
Laborator... Level Fighter$84,775
Laborator... Level Fighter$84,270
$45,225 0 yr
$52,279 < 2 yrs
$71,819 2-4 yrs
$84,775 5-8 yrs
$84,270 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Fighters

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $64,884
  • San Francisco: $64,246
  • Oakland: $62,821

What Skills Can Increase a Fighter's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.43% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Phlebotomy (Mentioned in 3.41% Job Postings): Phlebotomy is the process of making a puncture in a vein, usually in the arm, with a cannula for the purpose of drawing blood.
  • Medical Laboratory (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): Testing and analyzing medical and clinical specimens to help in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.43%
Phlebotomy 3.41%
Medical Laboratory 1.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Fighter's salary.
  • Clinical Diagnostic: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Product Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Clinical Diagnostic
$56,586
10%
Collaboration
$55,043
7%
Product Testing
$54,528
6%
Molecular Biology
$53,500
4%
Oral Communication
$53,500
4%
Leadership
$53,500
4%
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Fighter Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fighter's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fighter

Salaries for a Fighter can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $43,353 in 2023 to around $42,740 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fighter salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fighter Over Time

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2023
$43,353
2024
$43,205
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$42,740
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2024 $43,205
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