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Where Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Pays Above the National Average

$68,730
National Median Salary
21
States Pay Above Average
59
Industries Pay Above Average

States Where Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Earns a Premium

These 21 states pay Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicianss above the national median of $68,730.

Rank State Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Louisiana $100,430 +46.1% 410
2 New Mexico $87,800 +27.7% 330
3 Indiana $83,200 +21.1% 1,750
4 California $82,210 +19.6% 3,300
5 Colorado $81,700 +18.9% 440
6 Rhode Island $81,400 +18.4% 30
7 Missouri $81,200 +18.1% 740
8 Connecticut $80,970 +17.8% 320
9 Nebraska $77,900 +13.3% 320
10 District of Columbia $77,270 +12.4% —
11 Maryland $76,890 +11.9% 800
12 New York $75,680 +10.1% 1,390
13 Maine $75,150 +9.3% 190
14 Texas $74,330 +8.1% 1,810
15 Illinois $74,010 +7.7% 1,470
16 Washington $73,980 +7.6% 1,040
17 Oregon $73,690 +7.2% 310
18 Minnesota $72,800 +5.9% 530
19 New Jersey $71,230 +3.6% 360
20 Mississippi $70,300 +2.3% 230
21 North Dakota $69,680 +1.4% 80

Industries Where Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Earns a Premium

These 59 industries pay Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicianss above the national median.

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 Oil and Gas Extraction $99,340 +44.5% —
4 Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) $98,530 +43.4% 470
5 Pipeline Transportation $98,230 +42.9% 50
6 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation $97,620 +42.0% 60
7 Utilities $94,270 +37.2% 250
8 Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution $89,810 +30.7% 190
9 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $86,850 +26.4% 120
10 Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing $86,850 +26.4% 120
11 Chemical Manufacturing $86,400 +25.7% 690
12 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $86,280 +25.5% 120
13 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing $85,390 +24.2% 1,370
14 Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing $84,330 +22.7% 120
15 Paper Manufacturing $83,350 +21.3% 100
16 Converted Paper Product Manufacturing $83,350 +21.3% 90
17 Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities $82,240 +19.7% 70
18 Support Activities for Mining $81,330 +18.3% 150
19 Support Activities for Mining $81,330 +18.3% 150
20 Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing $81,200 +18.1% 100
21 Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $81,030 +17.9% 420
22 Specialized Design Services $79,240 +15.3% 330
23 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers $79,190 +15.2% 150
24 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $78,650 +14.4% 70
25 Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $78,360 +14.0% 470
26 Telecommunications $77,050 +12.1% —
27 Telecommunications $77,050 +12.1% —
28 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing $76,890 +11.9% 470
29 Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing $76,610 +11.5% 1,330
30 Management of Companies and Enterprises $76,360 +11.1% 930
31 Management of Companies and Enterprises $76,360 +11.1% 930
32 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services $76,140 +10.8% 260
33 Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing $76,020 +10.6% 1,320
34 Primary Metal Manufacturing $76,010 +10.6% 610
35 Foundries $76,010 +10.6% 260
36 Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $75,680 +10.1% 5,140
37 Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing $75,680 +10.1% 1,100
38 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance $75,580 +10.0% 110
39 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $75,470 +9.8% 160
40 Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing $75,470 +9.8% 160
41 Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing $75,440 +9.8% 2,600
42 Ship and Boat Building $75,150 +9.3% 360
43 Educational Services $74,420 +8.3% 90
44 Engineering Services $74,340 +8.2% 4,410
45 Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing $74,000 +7.7% 1,650
46 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing $73,410 +6.8% 140
47 Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries $73,180 +6.5% 30
48 Spectator Sports $73,180 +6.5% 30
49 Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) $73,170 +6.5% 90
50 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services $72,740 +5.8% 5,530
51 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $72,560 +5.6% 10,280
52 Scientific Research and Development Services $71,560 +4.1% 3,660
53 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $71,560 +4.1% 3,660
54 Communications Equipment Manufacturing $71,010 +3.3% 110
55 Facilities Support Services $70,300 +2.3% 70
56 Mining (except Oil and Gas) $70,170 +2.1% 190
57 Metal Ore Mining $70,170 +2.1% 190
58 Repair and Maintenance $70,090 +2.0% 140
59 Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing $69,210 +0.7% 710
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