Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $73,570 +7% vs national
Median hourly $35.37
10th percentile $45,600
90th percentile $107,770
Employed locally 40
National median $68,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,600
    25th
    $52,820
    50th (median)
    $73,570
    75th
    $107,770
    90th
    $107,770

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 125% Median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 25% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,680
    Midland, TX $63,950
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $52,720

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $74,990
    Industrial Engineers $84,110
    Electrical Engineers $84,310
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,880
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $48,850
    Mechanical Engineers $90,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in El Paso, TX is $35.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,600 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,820.