Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $61,110 | $55,135 to $69,208 | 14 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,671 | $72,544 to $81,690 | 37 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +2% (2023 to 2033), about 28,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $72,800 | +0.6% | 8,400 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $62,610 | +1.7% | 6,300 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $73,500 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $60,700 | +2.1% | 5,500 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $65,080 | +1.1% | 1,300 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $77,830 | +8.1% | 900 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, so this lists where the major commonly leads, not any one graduate's job.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.