Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $52,720 -23.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.35
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $82,230
Employed locally 100
National median $68,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $42,890
    50th (median)
    $52,720
    75th
    $66,160
    90th
    $82,230

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $74,680
    El Paso, TX $73,570
    Midland, TX $63,950

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Mechanical Engineers $101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $25.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 23.3% below 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,890.