Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington

In Washington, the median pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians is $38.18 an hour ($79,410 a year). About 890 people work in this job there.

$38.18Median hourly pay

$62,240–$105,020Middle half of workers, yearly

890People in this job in Washington

That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($74,510). Washington ranks 9th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Washington

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$28.44	$59,150
25% of workers	$29.92	$62,240
Half of workers (median)	$38.18	$79,410
75% of workers	$50.49	$105,020
90% of workers	$60.31	$125,450

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Kennewick-Richland	$126,230	90
Spokane-Spokane Valley	$85,830	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	$80,860	520

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
Job outlook: +1.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington

Job	Median yearly pay
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$93,930
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$73,000
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$99,720
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,580
Mechanical Drafters	$76,820
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$125,160
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$78,430
Surveying and Mapping Technicians	$62,720

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.