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