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Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary
$68,730
~$33/hr · ~$5,728/mo
US Jobs
38K
Little or no change
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate

AI & Automation Risk

Moderate 5/10

This occupation is a hybrid of digital knowledge work and physical labor. While AI can significantly automate digital tasks like 3D modeling, data analysis, and cost estimation, the role still requires a substantial physical presence for assembling parts, setting up vehicle crash tests, and operating machinery like lathes and grinders.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

CityLocal SalaryCost of LivingReal Purchasing Power
Baton Rouge, LABEST VALUE$130,220Below avg (91.2)$142,733
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$102,200Below avg (92.8)$110,186
Kennewick-Richland, WA$108,820Average (98.9)$110,047
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX$96,960Below avg (90.8)$106,796
Kansas City, MO-KS$98,850Below avg (93.2)$106,059
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$106,940Average (102.4)$104,445
Albuquerque, NM$89,140Below avg (93.6)$95,208
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN$86,810Below avg (91.5)$94,911
Columbus, IN$83,200Below avg (90.2)$92,206
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area$97,130Above avg (107.0)$90,766
Peoria, IL$79,730Below avg (88.8)$89,752
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$79,920Below avg (89.2)$89,634
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$79,260Below avg (91.2)$86,914
Dalton, GA$78,510Below avg (90.4)$86,806
Boulder, CO$84,880Average (100.6)$84,362
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.

Education & Requirements

Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
0% (Little or no change)
Hourly Rate
~$33/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,728/mo

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)
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