Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician Salary
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn a median $74,510 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$74,510
$35.82 per hour
Range
$48,400 – $106,050
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
36,190
across the U.S.
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$61,248
per year · effective tax rate 17.8%
$5,104Monthly
$2,552Twice a month
$2,356Every 2 weeks
$29.45Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,562
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,620
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,080
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$61,248
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,400 | $23.27 | $41,069 |
| 25th percentile | $59,510 | $28.61 | $49,996 |
| Median (50th) | $74,510 | $35.82 | $61,248 |
| 75th percentile | $88,110 | $42.36 | $70,815 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,050 | $50.99 | $83,436 |
Best cities for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City, MO | $100,150 | $75,516 | $81,601 | 600 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $91,450 | $73,165 | $74,182 | 1,030 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $96,680 | $70,826 | $64,141 | 530 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $100,620 | $73,180 | $63,297 | 790 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $80,860 | $65,715 | $59,132 | 520 |
| 6 | Detroit, MI | $69,490 | $55,014 | $54,850 | 3,140 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | $79,080 | $60,310 | $53,106 | 1,220 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $73,400 | $57,100 | $50,727 | 540 |
| 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | $60,480 | $49,020 | $48,598 | 490 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $62,390 | $49,411 | $45,638 | 1,090 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $100,620
- Kansas City, MO — $100,150
- San Jose, CA — $96,680
- Houston, TX — $91,450
- Seattle, WA — $80,860
- Los Angeles, CA — $79,080
- New York, NY — $73,400
- Detroit, MI — $69,490
- Boston, MA — $62,390
- Salt Lake City, UT — $60,480
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $102,800 | $78,452 | $47,060 – $177,310 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $97,560 | $74,014 | $56,400 – $122,690 | 320 |
| Missouri | $92,150 | $70,264 | $62,050 – $127,480 | 800 |
| California | $87,390 | $65,275 | $57,950 – $124,740 | 3,660 |
| Connecticut | $82,660 | $64,010 | $49,350 – $128,460 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $81,600 | $63,792 | $56,470 – $140,960 | 30 |
| Oregon | $80,840 | $59,457 | $52,720 – $104,850 | 260 |
| Nebraska | $80,050 | $62,382 | $52,590 – $99,640 | 250 |
| Washington | $79,410 | $64,695 | $59,150 – $125,450 | 890 |
| Maryland | $79,180 | $61,136 | $51,750 – $124,060 | 640 |
| Ohio | $78,500 | $62,678 | $48,820 – $97,740 | 1,800 |
| New York | $78,210 | $60,224 | $46,290 – $103,660 | 1,140 |
| Kentucky | $77,990 | $61,084 | $48,690 – $97,880 | 520 |
| Delaware | $77,820 | $59,781 | $53,980 – $99,190 | 50 |
| Indiana | $77,220 | $60,906 | $49,610 – $99,380 | 1,500 |
| Colorado | $77,090 | $60,379 | $54,650 – $109,650 | 330 |
| Illinois | $77,020 | $59,346 | $51,360 – $121,460 | 1,170 |
| Maine | $76,790 | $58,850 | $49,920 – $102,730 | 220 |
| Texas | $76,610 | $62,725 | $48,530 – $123,620 | 2,140 |
| North Dakota | $76,440 | $62,374 | $56,160 – $122,390 | 90 |
| Virginia | $75,650 | $58,514 | $46,090 – $98,320 | 670 |
| Georgia | $73,870 | $57,586 | $48,170 – $128,540 | 560 |
| Nevada | $72,950 | $60,150 | $47,030 – $118,650 | 420 |
| Arizona | $72,090 | $57,952 | $49,570 – $99,020 | 730 |
| Iowa | $71,670 | $57,178 | $52,430 – $125,300 | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,820 | $56,478 | $49,620 – $100,630 | 1,620 |
| Mississippi | $70,570 | $56,385 | $49,240 – $91,170 | 220 |
| South Carolina | $69,580 | $54,762 | $49,350 – $96,610 | 1,290 |
| Idaho | $68,310 | $54,374 | $55,120 – $84,220 | 30 |
| Michigan | $68,170 | $54,141 | $46,110 – $98,980 | 4,930 |
| Wisconsin | $67,850 | $54,347 | $47,880 – $90,150 | 900 |
| New Hampshire | $66,740 | $55,782 | $54,570 – $85,490 | 570 |
| New Jersey | $65,180 | $52,499 | $46,350 – $99,860 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $63,990 | $50,768 | $45,000 – $85,640 | 400 |
| Massachusetts | $62,390 | $49,411 | $53,200 – $95,460 | 1,310 |
| North Carolina | $62,360 | $50,307 | $48,550 – $91,160 | 1,190 |
| Tennessee | $62,270 | $52,214 | $46,320 – $94,160 | 580 |
| Utah | $61,870 | $50,074 | $48,370 – $88,110 | 900 |
| Oklahoma | $61,480 | $49,358 | $49,390 – $97,650 | 490 |
| Alabama | $60,350 | $47,919 | $46,370 – $78,690 | 400 |
| Florida | $59,720 | $50,165 | $37,830 – $82,410 | 540 |
| Kansas | $55,390 | $44,395 | $48,560 – $100,360 | 410 |
| South Dakota | $53,670 | $45,304 | $45,150 – $77,980 | 110 |
| West Virginia | $47,660 | $39,058 | $32,290 – $79,160 | 200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians is $74,510 a year ($35.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,400 and the top 10% earn over $106,050. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays mechanical engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Louisiana has the highest median pay at $102,800. After taxes and local prices, Kansas City, MO offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 36,190 people work as mechanical engineering technologists and technicians nationwide.