How much does an engineering technologist and technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.67 an hour or $6,529 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.67
- Average (mean)
- $80,960
- Jobs
- 59,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,030 | $22.61 | |
| 25th | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| Median | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 75th | $99,310 | $47.75 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.89 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maine | $107,100 |
| New Mexico | $101,800 |
| Maryland | $99,970 |
| Washington | $99,720 |
| Virginia | $98,410 |
| Rhode Island | $94,570 |
| Nevada | $93,670 |
| Hawaii | $90,040 |
| Alaska | $89,810 |
| Indiana | $88,880 |
| New Jersey | $87,450 |
| Oklahoma | $81,330 |
| West Virginia | $81,330 |
| Minnesota | $81,290 |
| North Dakota | $80,990 |
| South Carolina | $80,540 |
| California | $80,480 |
| Illinois | $79,800 |
| Wyoming | $79,440 |
| Utah | $79,370 |
| Mississippi | $79,350 |
| Ohio | $77,590 |
| Oregon | $76,960 |
| New Hampshire | $76,720 |
| Colorado | $76,110 |
| Delaware | $75,780 |
| Wisconsin | $74,940 |
| Connecticut | $74,870 |
| Alabama | $74,650 |
| Michigan | $73,960 |
| Texas | $73,860 |
| Missouri | $72,320 |
| North Carolina | $72,070 |
| Florida | $70,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,930 |
| Georgia | $68,370 |
| Arkansas | $68,060 |
| Massachusetts | $67,450 |
| Nebraska | $67,200 |
| Idaho | $65,790 |
| Montana | $65,730 |
| Kentucky | $65,660 |
| New York | $65,530 |
| Iowa | $63,120 |
| Kansas | $61,710 |
| Arizona | $59,580 |
| Louisiana | $58,960 |
| Tennessee | $58,700 |
| Vermont | $52,770 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $108,900 |
| Bremerton, WA | $108,000 |
| Baltimore, MD | $107,100 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $105,600 |
| Anchorage, AK | $103,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $101,800 |
| Washington, DC | $99,540 |
| Vallejo, CA | $97,470 |
| Charleston, WV | $96,510 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $96,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $94,810 |
| Providence, RI | $94,570 |
| Charleston, SC | $94,520 |
| Columbia, SC | $93,640 |
| Gulfport, MS | $93,640 |
In other countries
Engineering Technologist and Technician belongs to the international group "Mechanical engineering technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$66,150
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter$76,870
- Mechanical Drafter$71,550
- Drafter$63,520
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician$82,890
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$64,950
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$78,190
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician$73,900
- Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,920
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$66,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.67 ($78,350 a year).
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make a month?
About $6,529 a month before tax, based on a median of $78,350 a year.
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,030 or less a year ($22.61 an hour); the top 10% make $118,300 or more.
Which state pays engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Maine, with a median of $107,100 a year, followed by New Mexico ($101,800) and Maryland ($99,970).
Which city pays engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $108,900 a year.
How many engineering technologist and technicians are there in the United States?
About 59,930 people work as engineering technologist and technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.