SOC 173027

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

National Median

$68,730

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$68,730

Entry Level (10th pct)

$46,940

Experienced (90th pct)

$100,890

Total Employed

37,450

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$46,940 - $57,330
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$57,330 - $82,980
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$82,980 - $100,890

Highest Paying Locations for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Baton Rouge, LA

$130,220

+89.5% vs national

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$108,820

+58.3% vs national

Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

$107,380

+56.2% vs national

Bakersfield-Delano, CA

$106,940

+55.6% vs national

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

$102,200

+48.7% vs national

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Baton Rouge, LA	$130,220	200
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$108,820	100
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$107,380	N/A
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$106,940	140
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$102,200	160
Louisiana	$100,430	410
Kansas City, MO-KS	$98,850	N/A
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$97,800	670
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$97,130	40
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$96,960	50
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$93,150	400
Albuquerque, NM	$89,140	220
New Mexico	$87,800	330
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN	$86,810	280
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$85,390	440
Boulder, CO	$84,880	200
Columbus, IN	$83,200	90
Indiana	$83,200	1,750
California	$82,210	3,300
Colorado	$81,700	440
Rhode Island	$81,400	30
Missouri	$81,200	740
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$81,010	30
Connecticut	$80,970	320
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$80,800	110
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$80,520	30
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$80,230	130
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$79,920	250
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$79,920	230
Peoria, IL	$79,730	120
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$79,650	40
Vallejo, CA	$79,480	30
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$79,260	90
Dalton, GA	$78,510	40
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$78,400	40
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$78,290	130
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$78,210	70
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$77,900	120
Nebraska	$77,900	320
Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$77,730	80
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$77,680	390
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$77,540	50
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$77,530	540
District of Columbia	$77,270	N/A
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$77,260	260
Lexington Park, MD	$76,900	60
Maryland	$76,890	800
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$76,650	60
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$76,530	270
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$76,500	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $68,730, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicianss is Baton Rouge, LA, with a median salary of $130,220.

How much can an experienced Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?

Top-earning Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicianss (90th percentile) make $100,890 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.