Mechanical Engineering Technicians (17-3027)
Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or calibrate machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 60 | 69 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 7 | United States | 42600 | 43800 | 0.0 | 1400 | 2800 | 4300 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is strong with low employment opportunities.
2021 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 30.47 | 18.11 | 22.93 | 29.07 | 36.83 | 45.82 |
| Alaska | * | * | * | * | * | * |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.