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Engineering and architecture

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

Median pay

$78,350

Growth to 2035

+3%

about as fast as average

Openings a year

5,400

Time to qualify*

2 years

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

$78,35010% earn under $47,030 · middle half $60,390–$99,310 · top 10% over $118,330
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
Associate's degree
On-the-job training
None
Prior experience
None

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What the work is like

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot
Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Outlook and AI

Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other held 62,400 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 64,100 by 2035 (+3%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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