Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist in the United States is $74,228 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $86,670
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,326 to $80,740
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,042
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Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $80,740 $6,728 $1,553 $39
Average $74,228 $6,186 $1,427 $36
25th Percentile $67,326 $5,610 $1,295 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salaries

A Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,666
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,300
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $109,282
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $122,162
  • Expert (over 8 years): $143,897
Levels Salary
Manufactu... Level Manufacturing Engineering Technologist$75,666
Industria... Level Manufacturing Engineering Technologist$93,300
Industria... Level Manufacturing Engineering Technologist$109,282
Industria... Level Manufacturing Engineering Technologist$122,162
Industria... Level Manufacturing Engineering Technologist$143,897
$75,666 0 yr
$93,300 < 2 yrs
$109,282 2-4 yrs
$122,162 5-8 yrs
$143,897 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing Engineering Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $93,624
  • San Francisco: $92,703
  • Oakland: $90,647

What Skills Can Increase a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.85% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
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Analysis 5.85%
Linux 1.95%
Supply Chain 1.62%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's salary.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Azure
 $82,393
11%
DevOps
 $81,651
10%
Agile
 $80,909
9%
Test Automation
 $79,424
7%
Consulting
 $78,682
6%
Python
 $77,939
5%
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How Education impacts a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manufacturing Engineering Technologists enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist with a Associate's Degree is between $74,205 and $78,293).

Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manufacturing Engineering Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 0.6%
Associates 1.6%
Bachelors 65.8%
Masters 28.7%
Doctorate 2.7%
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Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$67,326
Average $74,228/year
$80,740
$5,610
Average $6,186/month
$6,728
$1,295
Average $1,427/week
$1,553
$32
Average $36/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $80,740 $6,728 $1,553 $39
Average $74,228 $6,186 $1,427 $36
25th Percentile $67,326 $5,610 $1,295 $32

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Salary Trends for Manufacturing Engineering Technologist

Salaries for a Manufacturing Engineering Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,700 in 2023 to around $69,215 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Engineering Technologist salary trends, .

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