Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $57,644 | $50,167 to $68,138 | 11 | 91% |
| Associate's Degree | $66,606 | $57,997 to $74,657 | 43 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,765 | $77,323 to $86,786 | 66 | 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 87,000 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $47,770 | +4.2% | 70,000 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $73,500 | +1.5% | 5,700 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $64,060 | -6.5% | 3,300 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,020 | +0% | 3,200 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $49,990 | +6% | 2,600 |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $65,080 | +1.1% | 1,300 |
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.