Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $74,680 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.90
10th percentile $48,710
90th percentile $103,720
Employed locally 400
National median $68,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,710
    25th
    $62,060
    50th (median)
    $74,680
    75th
    $84,230
    90th
    $103,720

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Baton Rouge, LA $130,220
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $109,470
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,820
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,380
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $106,940
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $102,200

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $96,960
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $75,460
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,970
    El Paso, TX $73,570
    Midland, TX $63,950
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,720

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $105,070
    Civil Engineers $98,750
    Mechanical Engineers $104,410
    Electrical Engineers $104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Dallas, TX is $35.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.87 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 8.7% above the national median of $68,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Dallas?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,710 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,060.