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Job outlook for manufacturing technicians in the United States
Manufacturing technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected manufacturing technician job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 2,100 new jobs for manufacturing technicians are projected over the next decade.
Manufacturing technician salaries have increased 5% for manufacturing technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 62,256 manufacturing technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 76,490 active manufacturing technician job openings in the US.
The average manufacturing technician salary is $37,853.
Are manufacturing technician jobs in demand?
Manufacturing technician job and salary trends over time
Manufacturing technician jobs over time
Manufacturing technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 62,256 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 51,271 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 55,244 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 74,040 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 71,531 | 0.02% |
Average manufacturing technician salary over time
Manufacturing technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,853 | $18.20 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $37,075 | $17.82 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $36,516 | $17.56 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $35,955 | $17.29 | --0.2% |
| 2022 | $36,013 | $17.31 | +1.7% |
Manufacturing technician jobs by state
Most common states for manufacturing technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,331 | 24% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 323 | 24% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,606 | 23% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 678 | 22% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 296 | 22% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,896 | 18% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,195 | 18% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 171 | 18% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 112 | 18% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 987 | 17% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 930 | 17% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 950 | 16% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 760 | 16% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 730 | 16% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 644 | 16% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 567 | 16% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 509 | 16% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 119 | 16% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 159 | 15% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 109 | 15% |
Most common cities for manufacturing technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gloucester | 11 | 37% | $45,945 |
| 2 | Newark | 9 | 20% | $42,686 |
| 3 | Leander | 8 | 19% | $36,528 |
| 4 | Kyle | 7 | 18% | $36,606 |
| 5 | Rockville | 9 | 13% | $42,482 |
| 6 | Pflugerville | 7 | 12% | $36,507 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 12 | 10% | $42,724 |
| 8 | Austin | 54 | 6% | $36,549 |
| 9 | Fremont | 12 | 5% | $42,658 |
| 10 | Hayward | 7 | 4% | $42,649 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 8 | 2% | $38,406 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 12 | 1% | $39,988 |
| 13 | San Diego | 12 | 1% | $42,710 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 7 | 1% | $36,989 |
| 15 | Kansas City | 7 | 1% | $36,257 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 11 | 0% | $42,819 |
Manufacturing Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of manufacturing technician experts
Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Michigan Technological University
Jerry Gintz CMfgE
Teaching ProfessorArizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus
Manufacturing Engineering
What general advice would you give to a Manufacturing Technician?
Jerry Gintz CMfgE: When entering a career in manufacturing engineering, consider starting as a technician to gain experience with the company before transitioning into engineering. This will allow you to build confidence and better understand the production systems you will be responsible for as an engineer.
What general advice would you give to a Manufacturing Technician?
John Irwin EdD: Engineering technology graduates are masters of technology, gaining a broad and deep understanding of the processes, systems, tools, and techniques necessary to construct, modify, operate, and maintain an engineering design. They act as technological integrators, bridging the gap between the skilled trades and engineering fundamentals. This is a great career path for those who enjoy engineering concepts but would rather spend time working with their hands solving specific technical issues than tackling broader, more complex design challenges.