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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 950 | $53,670 | $25.80 | |
| Arizona | 660 | $61,970 | $29.80 | |
| Arkansas | 60 | $59,710 | $28.71 | |
| California | 4,290 | $69,870 | $33.59 | |
| Colorado | 420 | $73,600 | $35.38 | |
| Connecticut | 280 | $74,850 | $35.98 | |
| Delaware | $42,050 | $20.22 | ||
| Florida | 730 | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| Georgia | 460 | $63,540 | $30.55 | |
| Idaho | 120 | $72,480 | $34.85 | |
| Illinois | 1,910 | $65,760 | $31.62 | |
| Indiana | 1,920 | $64,240 | $30.89 | |
| Iowa | 760 | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| Kansas | 190 | $54,010 | $25.97 | |
| Kentucky | 410 | $54,870 | $26.38 | |
| Louisiana | 340 | $94,450 | $45.41 | |
| Maine | 130 | $80,440 | $38.68 | |
| Maryland | 540 | $64,750 | $31.13 | |
| Massachusetts | 650 | $58,960 | $28.35 | |
| Michigan | 6,720 | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Minnesota | 1,050 | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| Mississippi | 120 | $51,750 | $24.88 | |
| Missouri | 270 | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| Montana | 50 | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| Nebraska | 130 | $59,350 | $28.53 | |
| Nevada | 290 | $79,740 | $38.34 | |
| New Hampshire | 480 | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| New Jersey | 570 | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| New Mexico | 180 | $78,890 | $37.93 | |
| New York | 1,330 | $63,830 | $30.69 | |
| North Carolina | 650 | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| North Dakota | 80 | $78,760 | $37.87 | |
| Ohio | 1,990 | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| Oklahoma | 190 | $62,890 | $30.24 | |
| Oregon | 360 | $64,670 | $31.09 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,340 | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| South Carolina | 710 | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| South Dakota | 150 | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Tennessee | 550 | $58,060 | $27.91 | |
| Texas | 3,550 | $64,010 | $30.78 | |
| Utah | 1,060 | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| Vermont | 30 | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| Virginia | 800 | $64,500 | $31.01 | |
| Washington | 720 | $69,500 | $33.42 | |
| West Virginia | 120 | $63,400 | $30.48 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,790 | $57,690 | $27.73 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, manufacturing and testing self-propelled ground vehicles and their systems. Includes instruction in vehicular systems technology, design and development testing, prototype and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, instrument calibration, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
Any instructional program in mechanical engineering-related technologies not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using fluid power and transportation systems. Includes instruction in fluid mechanics and hydraulics principles, fluid power systems, pipeline and pumping systems, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, related instrumentation, and report preparation.
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$63,390 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as mechanical engineering technologists and technicians.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 24%
- College dropout 31%
- Associate’s degree 20%
- Bachelor’s degree 17%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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