Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mechanical engineering technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $76,380 ≈ $37/hr
National median salary $74,510
Total employment 36,190 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth 0%
Slower than average
Annual openings 3,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 38,300 → 38,300 (0)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Louisiana$119,750
- Rhode Island$94,080
- New Mexico$92,890
- Missouri$91,740
- California$91,570
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$55,060
- South Dakota$57,580
- Florida$59,650
- Alabama$64,030
- Utah$65,200
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana | $119,750 | $102,800 | $58 | +56.8% | 270 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $94,080 | $81,600 | $45 | +23.2% | 30 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $92,890 | $97,560 | $45 | +21.6% | 320 |
| 4 | Missouri | $91,740 | $92,150 | $44 | +20.1% | 800 |
| 5 | California | $91,570 | $87,390 | $44 | +19.9% | 3,660 |
| 6 | Washington | $86,940 | $79,410 | $42 | +13.8% | 890 |
| 7 | Maryland | $83,690 | $79,180 | $40 | +9.6% | 640 |
| 8 | Texas | $81,660 | $76,610 | $39 | +6.9% | 2,140 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $81,540 | $82,660 | $39 | +6.8% | 350 |
| 10 | Illinois | $79,370 | $77,020 | $38 | +3.9% | 1,170 |
| 11 | Colorado | $79,240 | $77,090 | $38 | +3.7% | 330 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $79,000 | $76,440 | $38 | +3.4% | 90 |
| 13 | Oregon | $78,990 | $80,840 | $38 | +3.4% | 260 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $78,670 | $80,050 | $38 | +3% | 250 |
| 15 | Georgia | $78,160 | $73,870 | $38 | +2.3% | 560 |
| 16 | Iowa | $78,060 | $71,670 | $38 | +2.2% | 500 |
| 17 | Nevada | $76,890 | $72,950 | $37 | +0.7% | 420 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $76,300 | $77,990 | $37 | -0.1% | 520 |
| 19 | Indiana | $76,020 | $77,220 | $37 | -0.5% | 1,500 |
| 20 | Delaware | $75,980 | $77,820 | $37 | -0.5% | 50 |
| 21 | Ohio | $75,150 | $78,500 | $36 | -1.6% | 1,800 |
| 22 | New York | $75,030 | $78,210 | $36 | -1.8% | 1,140 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $73,860 | $70,820 | $36 | -3.3% | 1,620 |
| 24 | Virginia | $73,100 | $75,650 | $35 | -4.3% | 670 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $72,340 | $69,580 | $35 | -5.3% | 1,290 |
| 26 | Maine | $72,240 | $76,790 | $35 | -5.4% | 220 |
| 27 | Arizona | $71,680 | $72,090 | $34 | -6.2% | 730 |
| 28 | Michigan | $71,510 | $68,170 | $34 | -6.4% | 4,930 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $71,030 | $62,390 | $34 | -7% | 1,310 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $70,850 | $67,850 | $34 | -7.2% | 900 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $70,330 | $70,570 | $34 | -7.9% | 220 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $70,140 | $65,180 | $34 | -8.2% | 260 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $70,080 | $66,740 | $34 | -8.2% | 570 |
| 34 | Idaho | $68,450 | $68,310 | $33 | -10.4% | 30 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $68,160 | $61,480 | $33 | -10.8% | 490 |
| 36 | Kansas | $67,860 | $55,390 | $33 | -11.2% | 410 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $67,350 | $63,990 | $32 | -11.8% | 400 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $66,850 | $62,360 | $32 | -12.5% | 1,190 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $66,430 | $62,270 | $32 | -13% | 580 |
| 40 | Utah | $65,200 | $61,870 | $31 | -14.6% | 900 |
| 41 | Alabama | $64,030 | $60,350 | $31 | -16.2% | 400 |
| 42 | Florida | $59,650 | $59,720 | $29 | -21.9% | 540 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $57,580 | $53,670 | $28 | -24.6% | 110 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $55,060 | $47,660 | $26 | -27.9% | 200 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 180 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $126,230 | $112,060 | 90 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge, LA | $119,630 | $133,940 | 90 |
| 3 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $110,030 | $100,700 | 90 |
| 4 | Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $109,470 | $103,880 | 80 |
| 5 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $105,160 | $108,940 | 110 |
| 6 | Peoria, IL | $102,610 | $95,780 | 100 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $100,620 | $104,910 | 790 |
| 8 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $100,150 | $91,890 | 600 |
| 9 | Albuquerque, NM | $98,440 | $91,320 | 180 |
| 10 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $97,300 | $94,970 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mechanical engineering technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $148,760 | $146,860 | 100 |
| 2 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $148,760 | $146,860 | 100 |
| 3 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $128,540 | $121,940 | 60 |
| 4 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,920 | $97,100 | 200 |
| 5 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $109,920 | $97,100 | 200 |
| 6 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $108,200 | $106,450 | 110 |
| 7 | Utilities | $101,300 | $101,680 | 360 |
| 8 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $101,300 | $101,680 | 360 |
| 9 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $100,680 | $101,940 | 330 |
| 10 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $99,640 | $90,970 | 510 |
| 11 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $99,640 | $93,490 | 470 |
| 12 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $99,640 | $93,480 | 470 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median mechanical engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $74,510 per year (mean $76,380), and about 80% earn between $48,400 and $106,050.
How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $37 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $76,380 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mechanical engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Louisiana has the highest average pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians at $119,750 per year (median $102,800).
What is the job outlook for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change 0% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 3,200 openings per year.
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