How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in Tucson?
$69,730a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $33.52 an hour or $5,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.52
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 143
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,570Median: $69,730Highest 10%: $91,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| Median | $69,730 | $33.52 | |
| 75th | $75,140 | $36.13 | |
| 90th | $91,020 | $43.76 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,580 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $129,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,500 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $106,800 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $106,200 |
| Engineer | $104,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $103,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $99,750 |
| Architect | $98,860 |
| Materials Engineer | $95,930 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $33.52 ($69,730 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $69,730 against $74,510 nationally, 6% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $72,090, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
75 of 143 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,020 or more.
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.