Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other is $47.86 an hour ($99,540 a year). About 1,660 people work in this job there.

$47.86Median hourly pay
$69,910–$124,570Middle half of workers, yearly
1,660People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($78,350).

Pay range for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.11$43,910
25% of workers$33.61$69,910
Half of workers (median)$47.86$99,540
75% of workers$59.89$124,570
90% of workers$67.63$140,670

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$99,5401,660

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$84,090
Architectural and Civil Drafters$76,020

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