Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
The median engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $78,350 per year ($37.67/hour). Salaries range from $47,030 at the entry level to $118,330+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 59,930 engineering technologists and technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$78,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.67
per hour
Employment
59,930
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,030
25th percentile
$60,390
Median
$78,350
75th percentile
$99,310
90th percentile
$118,330
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.5%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
5,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
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$53K$107K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maine
$107K
+37%
New Mexico
$102K
+30%
Maryland
$100K
+28%
Washington
$100K
+27%
Virginia
$98K
+26%
Rhode Island
$95K
+21%
Nevada
$94K
+20%
Hawaii
$90K
+15%
Alaska
$90K
+15%
Indiana
$89K
+13%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $107,060 | +36.6% |
| New Mexico | $101,750 | +29.9% |
| Maryland | $99,970 | +27.6% |
| Washington | $99,720 | +27.3% |
| Virginia | $98,410 | +25.6% |
| Rhode Island | $94,570 | +20.7% |
| Nevada | $93,670 | +19.6% |
| Hawaii | $90,040 | +14.9% |
| Alaska | $89,810 | +14.6% |
| Indiana | $88,880 | +13.4% |
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Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $108,850 | +38.9% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $108,010 | +37.9% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $107,140 | +36.7% |
| Lexington Park, MD | $105,560 | +34.7% |
| Anchorage, AK | $103,110 | +31.6% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $101,770 | +29.9% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,540 | +27.0% |
| Vallejo, CA | $97,470 | +24.4% |
| Charleston, WV | $96,510 | +23.2% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $96,100 | +22.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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