Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
The median mechanical engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $74,510 per year ($35.82/hour). Salaries range from $48,400 at the entry level to $106,050+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 36,190 mechanical engineering technologists and technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$74,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$35.82
per hour
Employment
36,190
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$48,400
25th percentile
$59,510
Median
$74,510
75th percentile
$88,110
90th percentile
$106,050
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
3,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
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$48K$103K■ No data
Top Paying States
Louisiana
$103K
+38%
New Mexico
$98K
+31%
Missouri
$92K
+24%
California
$87K
+17%
Connecticut
$83K
+11%
Rhode Island
$82K
+10%
Oregon
$81K
+8%
Nebraska
$80K
+7%
Washington
$79K
+7%
Maryland
$79K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $102,800 | +38.0% |
| New Mexico | $97,560 | +30.9% |
| Missouri | $92,150 | +23.7% |
| California | $87,390 | +17.3% |
| Connecticut | $82,660 | +10.9% |
| Rhode Island | $81,600 | +9.5% |
| Oregon | $80,840 | +8.5% |
| Nebraska | $80,050 | +7.4% |
| Washington | $79,410 | +6.6% |
| Maryland | $79,180 | +6.3% |
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $126,230 | +69.4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $119,630 | +60.6% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $110,030 | +47.7% |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $109,470 | +46.9% |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $105,160 | +41.1% |
| Peoria, IL | $102,610 | +37.7% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $100,620 | +35.0% |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $100,150 | +34.4% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $98,440 | +32.1% |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $97,300 | +30.6% |
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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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