Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $61,290 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.47
10th percentile $54,600
90th percentile $82,270
Employed locally 70
National median $68,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,600
    25th
    $56,620
    50th (median)
    $61,290
    75th
    $71,670
    90th
    $82,270

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 90% Median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 10% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $76,030
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $61,340

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Industrial Engineers $112,940
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $29.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 10.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $54,600 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,620.