Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Texas
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Texas earn an average of $81,660 a year. That is $5,280 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $76,380. The best-paying metro area is Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX at $94,970.
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Average pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,380 | $36.72 |
| Texas | $81,660 | $39.26 |
| Louisiana | $119,750 | $57.57 |
| New Mexico | $92,890 | $44.66 |
| Oklahoma | $68,160 | $32.77 |
Related jobs in Texas
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$68,600
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,620
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,290
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,100
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$75,100
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$53,600
Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make in Texas?
The average is $81,660 a year, and the median is $76,610. That is $5,280 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $76,380.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$39.26 an hour on average; the median is $36.83.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX ($94,970), followed by Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ($90,800). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is El Paso, TX ($66,830).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #8 of 44 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.