SOC 17-3029 · May 2025 · United States
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other across the United States is $78,350 per year, measured over 59,930 jobs. The highest state median is in Maine, at $107,060.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 102.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maine pays $107,060 and Vermont pays $52,770.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $107,060 | 810 | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $101,750 | 1,390 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $99,970 | 2,630 | |
| 4 | Washington | $99,720 | 2,310 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $98,410 | 3,720 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $94,570 | 380 | |
| 7 | Nevada | $93,670 | 590 | |
| 8 | Hawaii | $90,040 | 410 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $89,810 | 380 | |
| 10 | Indiana | $88,880 | 480 |
States with the most Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,330 | $80,480 | |
| 2 | Texas | 7,110 | $73,860 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 3,720 | $98,410 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,820 | $70,500 | |
| 5 | Maryland | 2,630 | $99,970 | |
| 6 | Washington | 2,310 | $99,720 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | 2,110 | $58,960 | |
| 8 | New York | 2,000 | $65,530 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 1,890 | $68,370 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 1,610 | $68,930 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $108,850 | 750 |
| 2 | Bremerton | $108,010 | 1,160 |
| 3 | Baltimore | $107,140 | 930 |
| 4 | Lexington Park | $105,560 | 450 |
| 5 | Anchorage | $103,110 | 160 |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $101,770 | 610 |
| 7 | Washington | $99,540 | 1,660 |
| 8 | Vallejo | $97,470 | 30 |
| 9 | Charleston | $96,510 | 90 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $96,100 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.