Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$68,730
↑ 33.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.8% since 2011 ($51,350 → $68,730)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $68,730
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,730 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $64,020 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $61,990 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $60,460 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | $58,230 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $56,980 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $56,250 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $55,360 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $54,480 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $53,910 | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $53,530 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $52,390 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | $51,980 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $51,350 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.