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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other: Career Overview
All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.
What Do Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Do?
Other Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Job Titles
People in this occupation may also be known by titles such as:
- Agricultural Engineering Technician
- Agricultural Engineering Technicians
- Agricultural Engineering Technologist
- Air Analyst
- Air Tester
- Biomedical Engineering Aide
- Biomedical Engineering Technician
- Biomedical Engineering Technologist
Employment and Demand
There are roughly 166,341 engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other working in the United States today. This occupation is expected to grow by +2.0% over the projection horizon.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Pay
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $121,642 |
| Hourly median | $58.48 |
| 10th percentile | $85,083 |
| 25th percentile | $103,362 |
| 75th percentile | $139,921 |
| 90th percentile | $158,201 |
Compensation varies based on experience, location, and industry.
How Much Do Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other Make in Different U.S. States?
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $109,120 |
| New Mexico | $107,310 |
| Maryland | $104,830 |
| Maine | $101,500 |
| Rhode Island | $98,340 |
| Washington | $96,120 |
| Virginia | $95,640 |
| Hawaii | $90,380 |
| Nevada | $88,860 |
| California | $83,350 |
| Connecticut | $82,700 |
| New Jersey | $81,550 |
| Alabama | $81,060 |
| Indiana | $80,830 |
| Wyoming | $79,790 |
| Mississippi | $79,790 |
| Oklahoma | $79,020 |
| Illinois | $78,730 |
| Minnesota | $78,490 |
| North Dakota | $77,940 |
| Alaska | $77,800 |
| Oregon | $75,130 |
| West Virginia | $74,960 |
| Colorado | $74,360 |
| North Carolina | $74,210 |
| South Carolina | $73,890 |
| Florida | $72,790 |
| Texas | $72,550 |
| Missouri | $71,050 |
| New Hampshire | $70,730 |
| Ohio | $68,170 |
| Michigan | $66,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,980 |
| Delaware | $65,930 |
| Massachusetts | $65,890 |
| Wisconsin | $65,790 |
| Louisiana | $65,740 |
| Utah | $64,680 |
| Tennessee | $64,590 |
| Kentucky | $64,360 |
| New York | $64,080 |
| Arkansas | $63,980 |
| Iowa | $63,960 |
| Idaho | $63,920 |
| Arizona | $63,570 |
| Georgia | $60,960 |
| Montana | $60,600 |
| Nebraska | $60,310 |
| Kansas | $60,130 |
| Vermont | $58,350 |
| Puerto Rico | $40,090 |
Pay by U.S. Region
Compensation for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other differ across the country. The following regions pay the most:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $85,167 | 21.0% | 1.30 |
| Middle Atlantic | $81,360 | 13.9% | 1.21 |
| New England | $80,755 | 5.7% | 1.63 |
| Southeast | $75,712 | 25.1% | 1.35 |
| Southwest | $73,140 | 15.5% | 1.46 |
| Great Lakes | $71,587 | 8.4% | 0.57 |
| Rocky Mountains | $69,042 | 5.1% | 1.23 |
| Plains States | $67,441 | 5.2% | 0.92 |
Top Metro Areas
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | MD | $107,580 | 1,070 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | DC | $107,580 | 1,460 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | WA | $103,850 | 1,160 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | ME | $102,340 | 800 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | CA | $101,230 | 550 |
| Lexington Park, MD | MD | $100,770 | 530 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | CA | $98,610 | 300 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | CA | $96,980 | 40 |
Industry Breakdown
The bulk of engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other are found across these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19,500 | $70,520 |
| Manufacturing | 17,150 | $68,010 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 1,460 | $66,920 |
| Educational Services | 1,380 | $63,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 1,360 | $77,840 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 1,030 | $83,620 |
| Wholesale Trade | 950 | $66,870 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | 750 | $86,450 |
Below are examples of industries where engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other work:
Degree Programs
Students preparing for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other commonly pursue programs in:
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
30 programs across 13 majors
- Environmental Control Technology
- Computer Engineering
- Architectural Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
- Industrial Production Technology
- Engineering-Related Fields
- Electronics Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- General Engineering Technology
- Engineering-Related Technologies
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mining & Petroleum Technology
Sources
Data on this page comes from the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 17-3029.00 (Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other).