The average annual wage of the occupations is $67,990 and $33 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 38,930 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2025 average tuition over the programs for preparing Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $10,941. The average length of the programs is 419 hours and the average completion time is 11.83 months.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 37 | $5,957 | $1,662 | 1,182 Hours | 16.50 Months |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 98 | $24,454 | - | 48 Hours | 13.00 Months |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (other) | 10 | $15,925 | $303 | 28 Hours | 6.00 Months |
| Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician | 15 | $29,778 | - | - | - |
The following 22 occupations are related to Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians.
The following 132 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.