Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Salary
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other earn a median $78,350 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$78,350
$37.67 per hour
Range
$47,030 – $118,330
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
59,930
across the U.S.
▲1.2%
Pay trend: The median for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other in the U.S. rose from $77,390 (May 2024) to $78,350 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.2%.
What engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other do
All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.8% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 5,400
Employment of engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other is projected to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$63,949
per year · effective tax rate 18.4%
$5,329Monthly
$2,665Twice a month
$2,460Every 2 weeks
$30.74Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,407
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,858
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,136
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$63,949
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,030 | $22.61 | $39,969 |
| 25th percentile | $60,390 | $29.03 | $50,703 |
| Median (50th) | $78,350 | $37.67 | $63,949 |
| 75th percentile | $99,310 | $47.75 | $78,695 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $118,330 | $56.89 | $92,075 |
Best cities for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $76,120 | $62,380 | $63,248 | 2,860 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Houston, TX — $76,120
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $107,060 | +5.5% | $77,988 | $67,790 – $130,480 | 810 |
| New Mexico | $101,750 | −5.2% | $76,756 | $65,170 – $123,260 | 1,390 |
| Maryland | $99,970 | −4.6% | $74,774 | $58,860 – $135,800 | 2,630 |
| Washington | $99,720 | +3.7% | $78,983 | $60,450 – $129,480 | 2,310 |
| Virginia | $98,410 | +2.9% | $73,217 | $64,000 – $131,810 | 3,720 |
| Rhode Island | $94,570 | −3.8% | $72,430 | $65,470 – $130,480 | 380 |
| Nevada | $93,670 | +5.4% | $74,727 | $66,440 – $134,000 | 590 |
| Hawaii | $90,040 | −0.4% | $66,860 | $45,200 – $120,270 | 410 |
| Alaska | $89,810 | +15.4% | $72,011 | $48,290 – $126,880 | 380 |
| Indiana | $88,880 | +10.0% | $68,765 | $65,330 – $124,730 | 480 |
| New Jersey | $87,450 | +7.2% | $66,970 | $46,590 – $136,090 | 880 |
| Oklahoma | $81,330 | +2.9% | $62,931 | $49,860 – $108,390 | 870 |
| West Virginia | $81,330 | +8.5% | $63,060 | $47,090 – $98,610 | 450 |
| Minnesota | $81,290 | +3.6% | $62,013 | $54,340 – $100,490 | 670 |
| North Dakota | $80,990 | +3.9% | $65,486 | $51,830 – $109,010 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $80,540 | +9.0% | $61,815 | $49,050 – $103,760 | 620 |
| California | $80,480 | −3.4% | $61,146 | $52,060 – $128,880 | 7,330 |
| Illinois | $79,800 | +1.4% | $61,164 | $57,160 – $101,920 | 940 |
| Wyoming | $79,440 | −0.4% | $64,716 | $50,710 – $106,330 | 130 |
| Utah | $79,370 | +22.7% | $62,061 | $54,240 – $106,330 | 920 |
| Mississippi | $79,350 | −0.6% | $62,211 | $51,520 – $108,490 | 350 |
| Ohio | $77,590 | +13.8% | $62,063 | $48,610 – $104,870 | 1,340 |
| Oregon | $76,960 | +2.4% | $57,067 | $46,890 – $102,900 | 1,010 |
| New Hampshire | $76,720 | +8.5% | $62,803 | $53,160 – $99,750 | 340 |
| Colorado | $76,110 | +2.4% | $59,733 | $50,530 – $107,280 | 1,260 |
| Delaware | $75,780 | +14.9% | $58,481 | $48,160 – $87,650 | — |
| Wisconsin | $74,940 | +13.9% | $58,959 | $47,460 – $104,750 | 480 |
| Connecticut | $74,870 | −9.5% | $58,958 | $59,020 – $108,060 | 1,300 |
| Alabama | $74,650 | −7.9% | $57,879 | $43,710 – $119,970 | 690 |
| Michigan | $73,960 | +10.7% | $57,968 | $45,390 – $107,520 | 1,130 |
| Texas | $73,860 | +1.8% | $60,791 | $38,720 – $113,050 | 7,110 |
| Missouri | $72,320 | +1.8% | $57,245 | $48,630 – $106,540 | 590 |
| North Carolina | $72,070 | −2.9% | $57,164 | $47,970 – $98,900 | 1,530 |
| Florida | $70,500 | −3.1% | $58,427 | $46,950 – $106,930 | 2,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,930 | +4.5% | $55,206 | $40,630 – $107,410 | 1,610 |
| Georgia | $68,370 | +12.2% | $54,003 | $44,190 – $102,400 | 1,890 |
| Arkansas | $68,060 | +6.4% | $54,269 | $41,720 – $91,170 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $67,450 | +2.4% | $53,129 | $47,280 – $96,930 | 990 |
| Nebraska | $67,200 | +11.4% | $53,927 | $46,900 – $97,070 | 260 |
| Idaho | $65,790 | +2.9% | $52,664 | $47,420 – $86,260 | 260 |
| Montana | $65,730 | +8.5% | $52,641 | $44,890 – $91,170 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $65,660 | +2.0% | $52,757 | $35,940 – $92,770 | 380 |
| New York | $65,530 | +2.3% | $51,892 | $50,080 – $97,470 | 2,000 |
| Iowa | $63,120 | −1.3% | $51,150 | $42,460 – $89,620 | 380 |
| Kansas | $61,710 | +2.6% | $49,120 | $50,720 – $85,240 | 920 |
| Arizona | $59,580 | −6.3% | $48,772 | $44,640 – $96,100 | 990 |
| Louisiana | $58,960 | −10.3% | $48,172 | $38,160 – $103,810 | 2,110 |
| Tennessee | $58,700 | −9.1% | $49,345 | $42,320 – $102,810 | 990 |
| Vermont | $52,770 | −9.6% | $43,247 | $51,350 – $82,110 | 130 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $66,120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $64,950 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician | $59,920 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $76,870 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Mechanical Drafter | $71,550 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other make?
The national median salary for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other is $78,350 a year ($37.67 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,030 and the top 10% earn over $118,330. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other the most?
Maine has the highest median pay at $107,060. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 59,930 people work as engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other nationwide.