Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$74,510/yr
Typical range
$59,510 – $88,110
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians does
You'll help design, build, and test mechanical devices and machines by creating prototypes, running tests, and troubleshooting problems. Your hands-on work supports everything from engines to HVAC systems across countless industries.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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