Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians is $36.83 an hour ($76,610 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($74,510). Texas ranks 19th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| 25% of workers | $28.64 | $59,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.83 | $76,610 |
| 75% of workers | $49.52 | $102,990 |
| 90% of workers | $59.43 | $123,620 |
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $97,300 | 60 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $91,450 | 1,030 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $71,910 | 350 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $68,540 | 70 |
| El Paso | $65,980 | 70 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $64,600 | 170 |
| Midland | $63,950 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +1.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
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