Occupation Salary Profile

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

SOC Code: 17-3027

Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

National Median (BLS)
$99,640
▲ +22.97% Nominal +19.08% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$65,520
▼ -11.17% Nominal ▼ -13.87% Real
Average Base Salary
$93,480
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
470
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $55,320
25th Percentile $65,390
National Median (50th Percentile) $99,640
75th Percentile $121,640
90th Percentile $124,750
P10: $55,320 P50 (Median): $99,640 P90: $124,750
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 47 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $65,520
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -11.17%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -13.87%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,000
25th Percentile $60,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $65,520
75th Percentile $80,672
90th Percentile $88,200
H-1B P10: $50,000 H-1B P50: $65,520 H-1B P90: $88,200
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians roles ($65,520) is -34.2% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($99,640).