Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $67,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Technologist & Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician. +29.4% Employment Change Employment for Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 29.4% between 2025 and 2030. $32.25 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $32.25/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.63, while experienced workers are paid $36.90. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 32 Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 42. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician are Scientific Research and Development Services, Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician include Engineering and Technology, Mechanical, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Mechanical Engineering Technologist & Technician is HS diploma or less. 43% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
