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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Texas

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians apply engineering principles to develop, modify, test, and adjust machinery and equipment. They work under the direction of engineers or scientists in manufacturing plants, research facilities, construction companies, and other industrial settings In Texas the median pay is $76,610 a year, 3% above the national median of $74,510.

$76,610median pay in Texas, per year

$59,580–$102,990middle half earn

2,140employed in Texas

$74,510U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Texas

8,996open roles like this on employer career sites, 680 in Texas or remote

209employers hiring

5,525posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Texas and remote

VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- San Antonio TX · Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, Texas · $56706–$73735
VCS Health Tech (Lead Optician)- Houston TX · Veterans Health Administration · Houston, Texas · $64449–$83804
Supply Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Dallas, Texas · $44285–$57571
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882
Special Investigative Services Technician (SIS Technician) · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Three Rivers, Texas · $59897–$76741
Special Investigative Services Technician · Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Bastrop, Texas · $61282–$78515
Medical Records Tech (Coder-Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $57963–$75350
SUPPLY TECHNICIAN (OFFICE AUTOMATION) · Air Education and Training Command · Lackland AFB, Texas · $51201–$66563

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in Texas

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

Louisiana · $102,800 New Mexico · $97,560 Missouri · $92,150 California · $87,390 Connecticut · $82,660 Rhode Island · $81,600 Oregon · $80,840 Nebraska · $80,050 Washington · $79,410 Maryland · $79,180

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O*NET-SOC 17-3027.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.