Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $74,510 ($35.82 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $74,510
- Mean annual wage
- $76,380
- Median hourly wage
- $35.82
- Employment
- 36,190
36,190 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,400 | $23.27 |
| 25th percentile | $59,510 | $28.61 |
| Median (50th) | $74,510 | $35.82 |
| 75th percentile | $88,110 | $42.36 |
| 90th percentile | $106,050 | $50.99 |
Highest-paying states for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $102,800 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $97,560 | 320 |
| Missouri | $92,150 | 800 |
| California | $87,390 | 3,660 |
| Connecticut | $82,660 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $81,600 | 30 |
| Oregon | $80,840 | 260 |
| Nebraska | $80,050 | 250 |
| Washington | $79,410 | 890 |
| Maryland | $79,180 | 640 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $47,660 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $53,670 median annual wage
- Kansas: $55,390 median annual wage
- Florida: $59,720 median annual wage
- Alabama: $60,350 median annual wage
About this occupation
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Typical tasks
- Set up prototype and test apparatus and operate test controlling equipment to observe and record prototype test results.
- Prepare parts sketches and write work orders and purchase requests to be furnished by outside contractors.
- Prepare equipment inspection schedules, reliability schedules, work plans, or other records.
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Calculate required capacities for equipment of proposed system to obtain specified performance and submit data to engineering personnel for approval.
- Assist engineers to design, develop, test, or manufacture industrial machinery, consumer products, or other equipment.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Civil Engineers$100,840
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- Architectural and Civil Drafters$66,150
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,220
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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