Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Job Outlook

Employment of mechanical engineering technologists and technicians is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 3,200 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $68,730 as of the latest data. About 37,450 people were employed in this role.