Should you pick your degree based on future salary?
After graduation, mechanical engineering technology graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $96,641, while the bottom 20% make closer to $44,918. The median grad salary is $65,886.
Mechanical Engineering Technology graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology is $54,979, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $57,357.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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