Career Profile Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $59,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians help mechanical engineers design, develop, test, and manufacture machines and other devices. General Information Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 11 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 11 openings per year are projected for Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians. +14.2% Employment Change Employment for Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.2% between 2023 and 2028. $28.48 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.48/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.56, while experienced workers are paid $32.61. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 79 Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 90. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Scientific Research and Development Services, and Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians include Engineering and Technology, Mechanical, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Mechanical Engineering Technologists & Technicians is Bachelor's. 75% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
