Best Paying Industries for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$68,730
National Median Salary
101
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Gas Distribution | $105,910 | +54.1% | 50 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $99,340 | +44.5% | — |
| 3 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $98,530 | +43.4% | 470 |
| 4 | Pipeline Transportation | $98,230 | +42.9% | 50 |
| 5 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $97,620 | +42.0% | 60 |
| 6 | Utilities | $94,270 | +37.2% | 250 |
| 7 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $89,810 | +30.7% | 190 |
| 8 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $86,850 | +26.4% | 120 |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing | $86,400 | +25.7% | 690 |
| 10 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $86,280 | +25.5% | 120 |
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