The Mechanical Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3027 Occupation: Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $68,730 | 37,450 | N/A | N/A |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3021 Occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | $79,830 | 9,060 | N/A | N/A |
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3029 Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | 64,410 | N/A | N/A |
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics SOC: 49-3023 Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $49,670 | 688,840 | N/A | N/A |
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians SOC: 49-3051 Occupation: Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $54,950 | 24,250 | N/A | N/A |
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3024 Occupation: Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians | $70,760 | 14,680 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,730 | 37,450 |
| 2023 | $64,020 | 38,930 |
| 2022 | $61,990 | 39,610 |
| 2021 | $60,460 | 40,180 |
| 2020 | $58,230 | 39,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,830 | 9,060 |
| 2023 | $77,830 | 10,640 |
| 2022 | $74,410 | 9,750 |
| 2021 | $73,580 | 10,900 |
| 2020 | $68,570 | 11,900 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,390 | 64,410 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 66,200 |
| 2022 | $65,520 | 70,250 |
| 2021 | $61,950 | 73,600 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,670 | 688,840 |
| 2023 | $47,770 | 676,570 |
| 2022 | $46,970 | 664,070 |
| 2021 | $46,880 | 629,780 |
| 2020 | $44,050 | 620,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,950 | 24,250 |
| 2023 | $49,990 | 23,230 |
| 2022 | $48,280 | 24,920 |
| 2021 | $46,730 | 23,080 |
| 2020 | $43,320 | 20,440 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,760 | 14,680 |
| 2023 | $65,080 | 15,360 |
| 2022 | $60,570 | 14,540 |
| 2021 | $60,360 | 11,590 |
| 2020 | $59,800 | 13,160 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,510 | 39,900 |
| 2023 | $64,060 | 44,850 |
| 2022 | $61,310 | 47,540 |
| 2021 | $60,200 | 47,760 |
| 2020 | $58,270 | 51,620 |