How much does a mechanical technician make?

The average mechanical technician salary in the United States is $51,367. Mechanical technician salaries typically range between $38,000 and $68,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for mechanical technicians is $24.7 per hour. Mechanical technician salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Mechanical technicians earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

Mechanical technician salary

Q: What state pays Mechanical Technicians the most?

Alaska pays Mechanical Technicians the most in the United States, with an average salary of $76,749 per year, or $36.90 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a mechanical technician?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a mechanical technician if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Utah you should be paid close to $63,959 per year.

Q: Do technicians make good money?

Yes, technicians make good money. The average hourly rate for an electrical technician is $32,875 per year ($17.30 an hour). Plus, an average of $8,250 in overtime per year. Factors that impact what a technician can make have to do with the company and location of the position.

Average mechanical technician salary

$51,367

$24.7 hourly rate

Entry-level mechanical technician salary

$38,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Mechanical Technician Salaries

The role of a Mechanical Technician involves essential responsibilities such as maintaining and repairing machinery, ensuring efficient operations across industries. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is $51,367 per year. However, earnings can fluctuate based on various criteria.

Factors Influencing Salary

Location plays a significant role in determining salary levels. For instance, states with higher costs of living often offer better compensation. Additionally, experience in the field can lead to increased pay, with seasoned technicians earning significantly more than entry-level professionals.

Industry Impact on Earnings

The industry also affects salary expectations. Mechanical technicians employed in sectors like aerospace or manufacturing typically command higher salaries due to the technical expertise required. Understanding these factors can help aspiring technicians navigate their career paths effectively.

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Mechanical technician salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a mechanical technician typically falls between $51,367 and $83,088.

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$51,367yearly

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$61,643yearly

indeed[2]

$53,677yearly

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$52,717yearly

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$54,262yearly

Average mechanical technician salary by state

The average mechanical technician salary in Alaska, Utah, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average mechanical technician salary states are North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

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Highest paying states for mechanical technicians

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Alaska	$76,749	$36.90
2	Utah	$63,959	$30.75
3	Mississippi	$59,009	$28.37
4	Arizona	$58,217	$27.99
5	Nevada	$57,735	$27.76
6	North Dakota	$63,214	$30.39
7	New Mexico	$58,704	$28.22
8	Indiana	$53,825	$25.88
9	Colorado	$55,495	$26.68
10	Washington	$59,398	$28.56
11	Pennsylvania	$54,705	$26.30
12	California	$61,291	$29.47
13	Rhode Island	$56,680	$27.25
14	Arkansas	$55,325	$26.60
15	Wisconsin	$51,321	$24.67
16	Delaware	$55,335	$26.60
17	Minnesota	$52,799	$25.38
18	Maine	$51,049	$24.54
19	Hawaii	$62,061	$29.84
20	Kansas	$51,798	$24.90
21	Virginia	$53,812	$25.87
22	Texas	$52,037	$25.02
23	Illinois	$52,657	$25.32
24	Wyoming	$52,954	$25.46
25	Montana	$53,537	$25.74
26	Oregon	$53,914	$25.92
27	Maryland	$53,165	$25.56
28	Nebraska	$50,439	$24.25
29	Idaho	$52,645	$25.31
30	South Carolina	$48,429	$23.28
31	Connecticut	$51,818	$24.91
32	Alabama	$50,239	$24.15
33	Louisiana	$50,984	$24.51
34	South Dakota	$50,365	$24.21
35	Michigan	$49,287	$23.70
36	West Virginia	$49,395	$23.75
37	District of Columbia	$54,358	$26.13
38	New Hampshire	$47,405	$22.79
39	Vermont	$46,526	$22.37
40	Iowa	$44,504	$21.40
41	North Carolina	$45,083	$21.67
42	Ohio	$46,157	$22.19
43	Florida	$46,903	$22.55
44	Tennessee	$44,734	$21.51
45	New York	$50,801	$24.42
46	New Jersey	$50,568	$24.31
47	Georgia	$44,874	$21.57
48	Kentucky	$42,096	$20.24
49	Massachusetts	$47,472	$22.82
50	Missouri	$44,431	$21.36
51	Oklahoma	$45,795	$22.02

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Highest paying cities for mechanical technicians

The highest-paying cities for mechanical technicians are Oakland, CA, Columbus, MS, and Phoenix, AZ.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Oakland, CA	$63,868	$30.71
2	Columbus, MS	$58,640	$28.19
3	Phoenix, AZ	$58,358	$28.06
4	Las Vegas, NV	$57,376	$27.58
5	Denver, CO	$55,467	$26.67
6	Harrisburg, PA	$54,384	$26.15
7	Richmond, VA	$53,618	$25.78
8	Columbus, IN	$53,461	$25.70
9	Odessa, TX	$52,973	$25.47
10	Hagerstown, MD	$52,963	$25.46
11	Crystal Lake, IL	$52,820	$25.39
12	Minneapolis, MN	$52,779	$25.37
13	Salina, KS	$51,879	$24.94
14	New York, NY	$50,905	$24.47
15	Florence, SC	$48,760	$23.44
16	Nashua, NH	$47,598	$22.88
17	Kissimmee, FL	$46,921	$22.56
18	Columbus, OH	$45,755	$22.00
19	Atlanta, GA	$44,921	$21.60
20	Knoxville, TN	$44,867	$21.57

Mechanical technician salary details

A mechanical technician's salary ranges from $38,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $68,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average mechanical technician salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a mechanical technician's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$68,000	$5,667	$33
75th Percentile	$59,000	$4,917	$28
Average	$51,367	$4,281	$25
25th Percentile	$44,000	$3,667	$21
10th Percentile	$38,000	$3,167	$18

Highest paying mechanical technician jobs

The highest paying types of mechanical technicians are engineering technician, electrical maintenance technician, and electrician technician.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Industrial Mechanic	$53,333	$4,444	$25.64	158,560
Instrument Technician Apprentice	$39,849	$3,321	$19.16	130,235
Mechanical Spreader Operator	$42,262	$3,522	$20.32	60,297
Mechanical Assembler	$33,553	$2,796	$16.13	35,720
Preventive Maintenance Technician	$40,935	$3,411	$19.68	170,517
Industrial Maintenance Technician	$50,649	$4,221	$24.35	169,569

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Which companies pay mechanical technicians the most?

Mechanical technician salaries at Meta and Amazon are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average mechanical technician salary at companies like Eli Lilly and Company and Nabors Industries are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$96,886	$46.58
2	Amazon	$74,013	$35.58
3	Eli Lilly and Company	$70,052	$33.68
4	Nabors Industries	$70,043	$33.67
5	OUC	$68,939	$33.14
6	Jefferson Lab	$68,331	$32.85
7	Argonne National Laboratory	$68,243	$32.81
8	Brookhaven National Laboratory	$68,037	$32.71
9	Battelle	$67,885	$32.64
10	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$67,838	$32.61
11	Cummins	$67,369	$32.39
12	Reckitt Benckiser	$67,368	$32.39
13	Plug Power	$67,320	$32.37
14	Bloom Energy	$67,278	$32.35
15	Merck	$67,136	$32.28
16	General Motors	$65,866	$31.67
17	General Electric	$65,759	$31.61
18	Andersen	$64,894	$31.20
19	Tutor Perini	$64,845	$31.18
20	Pactiv	$62,903	$30.24

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Mechanical Technician salary by industry

The average mechanical technician salary varies across industries:

The average mechanical technician salary in the energy industry is $57,151, the highest of any industry.
The average mechanical technician salary in the finance industry is $56,758.
Mechanical technicians in the professional industry earn an average salary of $48,423, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for mechanical technicians

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$57,151	$27.48
2	Finance	$56,758	$27.29
3	Automotive	$52,339	$25.16
4	Technology	$51,450	$24.74
5	Manufacturing	$50,101	$24.09
6	Professional	$48,423	$23.28

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Mechanical technician salary trends

The average mechanical technician salary has risen by $6,069 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average mechanical technician earned $45,298 annually, but today, they earn $51,367 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for mechanical technicians over the last decade.

Compare mechanical technician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average mechanical technician salary over time

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Mechanical technician salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$51,400	$24.70	+2.1%
2024	$50,300	$24.17	+1.3%
2023	$49,600	$23.86	+1.6%
2022	$48,800	$23.48	+1.6%
2021	$48,100	$23.11	+1.0%

Recently added mechanical technician salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
The Hershey Company	Industrial Mechanical Technician-West Hershey Plant	Hershey, PA	06/30/2025	$79,202
Jeppesen	Ah-64E Qatar Mat General Mechanical Technician	Goodyear, AZ	06/30/2025	$59,500
Prysmian Communications Cables & Systems USA	Day Shift Electro-Mechanical Technician	Schuylkill Haven, PA	06/30/2025	$58,457
Shredfast	Machinery Mechanical Technician Tier 2	Fort Worth, TX	06/30/2025	$45,914
Belcan	Electro Mechanical Technician	Mountville, PA	06/29/2025	$54,262
Relativity	Mechanisms Technician II, 2Nd Shift	Long Beach, CA	06/29/2025	$60,753
Sundyne	Mechanic Technician Intermediate	Arvada, CO	06/29/2025	$50,088
Mission Support & Test Services, LLC (MSTS	Electro-Mechanical Technician II	Nevada	06/29/2025	$52,864
Fondomonte	Mechanics/Technicians	Salome, AZ	06/29/2025	$39,653
Fondomonte California LLC	Mechanic/Technicians	Blythe, CA	06/29/2025	$43,827

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