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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

National Avg Annual Salary

$72,450

National Avg Hourly Wage

$34.83

National Total Employment

37,450

Top Metro Avg Salary

$132,160

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Highest Paying State

Louisiana leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $112,990.

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Largest State Market

Michigan has one of the largest employment markets with 5,470 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Baton Rouge, LA shows an average annual salary of $132,160.

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Largest Metro Market

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has a broad labor footprint with 3,580 jobs.

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Top States for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Louisiana LA $112,990 410 Open
Rhode Island RI $96,970 30 Open
California CA $87,720 3,300 Open
District of Columbia DC $86,630 0 Open
Missouri MO $86,610 740 Open
New Mexico NM $83,880 330 Open
Connecticut CT $82,940 320 Open
Colorado CO $82,330 440 Open
Washington WA $78,760 1,040 Open
Maryland MD $78,430 800 Open

Top Metro Areas for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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