Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Occupation

$68,730
National Median Salary
$33.04
Median Hourly Wage
37,450
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$46,940
$57,330
$68,730
$82,980
$100,890

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2019-2024)

+20.6%
5 Year Change
$56,980
2019 Median
$68,730
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Natural Gas Distribution $105,910 50
Oil and Gas Extraction $99,340 —
Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $98,530 470
Pipeline Transportation $98,230 50
Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $97,620 60

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Top Paying States for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
Louisiana $100,430 410
New Mexico $87,800 330
Indiana $83,200 1,750
California $82,210 3,300
Colorado $81,700 440

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Natural Gas Distribution Oil and Gas Extraction Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Pipeline Transportation Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Utilities Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing