SOC 17-3027 · May 2025 · United States
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $74,510 per year, measured over 36,190 jobs. The highest state median is in Louisiana, at $102,800.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 115.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Louisiana pays $102,800 and West Virginia pays $47,660.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $102,800 | 270 | |
| 2 | New Mexico | $97,560 | 320 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $92,150 | 800 | |
| 4 | California | $87,390 | 3,660 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $82,660 | 350 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $81,600 | 30 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $80,840 | 260 | |
| 8 | Nebraska | $80,050 | 250 | |
| 9 | Washington | $79,410 | 890 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $79,180 | 640 |
States with the most Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | 4,930 | $68,170 | |
| 2 | California | 3,660 | $87,390 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,140 | $76,610 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 1,800 | $78,500 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,620 | $70,820 | |
| 6 | Indiana | 1,500 | $77,220 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 1,310 | $62,390 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | 1,290 | $69,580 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 1,190 | $62,360 | |
| 10 | Illinois | 1,170 | $77,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick | $126,230 | 90 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $119,630 | 90 |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $110,030 | 90 |
| 4 | Norwich | $109,470 | 80 |
| 5 | Des Moines | $105,160 | 110 |
| 6 | Peoria | $102,610 | 100 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $100,620 | 790 |
| 8 | Kansas City | $100,150 | 600 |
| 9 | Albuquerque | $98,440 | 180 |
| 10 | Beaumont | $97,300 | 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.
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