Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,030 | $22.61 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,350 | $37.67 |
| Mean (average) | $80,960 | $38.93 |
| 90th percentile | $118,330 | $56.89 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other pay by state and metro area
AK$89.8KME$107KVT$52.8KNH$76.7KWA$99.7KID$65.8KMT$65.7KND$81.0KMN$81.3KIL$79.8KWI$74.9KMI$74.0KNY$65.5KRI$94.6KMA$67.5KOR$77.0KNV$93.7KWY$79.4KSDIA$63.1KIN$88.9KOH$77.6KPA$68.9KNJ$87.5KCT$74.9KCA$80.5KUT$79.4KCO$76.1KNE$67.2KMO$72.3KKY$65.7KWV$81.3KVA$98.4KMD$100.0KDE$75.8KAZ$59.6KNM$102KKS$61.7KAR$68.1KTN$58.7KNC$72.1KSC$80.5KDCOK$81.3KLA$59.0KMS$79.3KAL$74.7KGA$68.4KHI$90.0KTX$73.9KFL$70.5K
$43.6K$107K
Table: median wage and employment for all 52 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $74,650 | $43,710 | $119,970 | 690 | 0.85 |
| Alaska | $89,810 | $48,290 | $126,880 | 380 | 3.07 |
| Arizona | $59,580 | $44,640 | $96,100 | 990 | 0.79 |
| Arkansas | $68,060 | $41,720 | $91,170 | 230 | 0.45 |
| California | $80,480 | $52,060 | $128,880 | 7,330 | 1.04 |
| Colorado | $76,110 | $50,530 | $107,280 | 1,260 | 1.14 |
| Connecticut | $74,870 | $59,020 | $108,060 | 1,300 | 1.99 |
| Delaware | $75,780 | $48,160 | $87,650 | ||
| District of Columbia | Data unavailable | 470 | 1.73 | ||
| Florida | $70,500 | $46,950 | $106,930 | 2,820 | 0.74 |
| Georgia | $68,370 | $44,190 | $102,400 | 1,890 | 1 |
| Guam | $81,330 | $65,170 | $96,160 | 100 | 3.7 |
| Hawaii | $90,040 | $45,200 | $120,270 | 410 | 1.68 |
| Idaho | $65,790 | $47,420 | $86,260 | 260 | 0.78 |
| Illinois | $79,800 | $57,160 | $101,920 | 940 | 0.4 |
| Indiana | $88,880 | $65,330 | $124,730 | 480 | 0.39 |
| Iowa | $63,120 | $42,460 | $89,620 | 380 | 0.63 |
| Kansas | $61,710 | $50,720 | $85,240 | 920 | 1.67 |
| Kentucky | $65,660 | $35,940 | $92,770 | 380 | 0.49 |
| Louisiana | $58,960 | $38,160 | $103,810 | 2,110 | 2.83 |
| Maine | $107,060 | $67,790 | $130,480 | 810 | 3.29 |
| Maryland | $99,970 | $58,860 | $135,800 | 2,630 | 2.47 |
| Massachusetts | $67,450 | $47,280 | $96,930 | 990 | 0.71 |
| Michigan | $73,960 | $45,390 | $107,520 | 1,130 | 0.67 |
| Minnesota | $81,290 | $54,340 | $100,490 | 670 | 0.59 |
| Mississippi | $79,350 | $51,520 | $108,490 | 350 | 0.77 |
| Missouri | $72,320 | $48,630 | $106,540 | 590 | 0.52 |
| Montana | $65,730 | $44,890 | $91,170 | 210 | 1.05 |
| Nebraska | $67,200 | $46,900 | $97,070 | 260 | 0.66 |
| Nevada | $93,670 | $66,440 | $134,000 | 590 | 0.98 |
| New Hampshire | $76,720 | $53,160 | $99,750 | 340 | 1.3 |
| New Jersey | $87,450 | $46,590 | $136,090 | 880 | 0.53 |
| New Mexico | $101,750 | $65,170 | $123,260 | 1,390 | 4.13 |
| New York | $65,530 | $50,080 | $97,470 | 2,000 | 0.54 |
| North Carolina | $72,070 | $47,970 | $98,900 | 1,530 | 0.8 |
| North Dakota | $80,990 | $51,830 | $109,010 | 100 | 0.62 |
| Ohio | $77,590 | $48,610 | $104,870 | 1,340 | 0.62 |
| Oklahoma | $81,330 | $49,860 | $108,390 | 870 | 1.33 |
| Oregon | $76,960 | $46,890 | $102,900 | 1,010 | 1.33 |
| Pennsylvania | $68,930 | $40,630 | $107,410 | 1,610 | 0.69 |
| Puerto Rico | $43,640 | $26,750 | $75,360 | 80 | 0.21 |
| Rhode Island | $94,570 | $65,470 | $130,480 | 380 | 1.96 |
| South Carolina | $80,540 | $49,050 | $103,760 | 620 | 0.7 |
| Tennessee | $58,700 | $42,320 | $102,810 | 990 | 0.78 |
| Texas | $73,860 | $38,720 | $113,050 | 7,110 | 1.31 |
| Utah | $79,370 | $54,240 | $106,330 | 920 | 1.38 |
| Vermont | $52,770 | $51,350 | $82,110 | 130 | 1.14 |
| Virginia | $98,410 | $64,000 | $131,810 | 3,720 | 2.35 |
| Washington | $99,720 | $60,450 | $129,480 | 2,310 | 1.69 |
| West Virginia | $81,330 | $47,090 | $98,610 | 450 | 1.66 |
| Wisconsin | $74,940 | $47,460 | $104,750 | 480 | 0.43 |
| Wyoming | $79,440 | $50,710 | $106,330 | 130 | 1.25 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, State. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Metropolitan areas. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Job outlook for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 5,400. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.8%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Education and training for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other
- Typical entry education
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Education and training tables 5.1 to 5.4. Attainment 2023-24 (ACS); wages 2025; projections 2025-35. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians CIP 15.0001
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians CIP 15.0101
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician CIP 15.0304
- Audio Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0307
- Biomedical Technology/Technician CIP 15.0401
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0501
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other CIP 15.0599
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0607
- Metallurgical Technology/Technician CIP 15.0611
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0614
- Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0615
- Composite Materials Technology/Technician CIP 15.0617
- Marine Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0806
- Motorsports Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0807
- Mining Technology/Technician CIP 15.0901
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician CIP 15.1103
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.1201
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician CIP 15.1202
- Computer Hardware Technology/Technician CIP 15.1203
- Computer Software Technology/Technician CIP 15.1204
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other CIP 15.1299
- Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.1401
- Packaging Science CIP 15.1503
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician CIP 15.1701
- Power Plant Technology/Technician CIP 15.1702
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician CIP 15.1703
- Wind Energy Technology/Technician CIP 15.1704
- Hydroelectric Energy Technology/Technician CIP 15.1705
- Geothermal Energy Technology/Technician CIP 15.1706
- Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other CIP 15.1799
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. ConnectPrep has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Source: National Center for O*NET Development for USDOL/ETA, O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026 release). Database release 31.0, August 2026; element dates vary by occupation. Published August 25, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other make?
The national median annual wage for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other was $78,350 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $47,030 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $118,330. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other need?
BLS lists associate's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other to change +2.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 5,400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Maine ($107,060), New Mexico ($101,750), Maryland ($99,970). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.