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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
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What you can expect to make |
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Hourly wages ($22.81) are close to the national average ($18.07). |
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These earnings are below average for occupations in the natural and applied sciences and related occupations and above average for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations. |
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These wages grew at an average rate from 2002 to 2004. |
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Close to the average |
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The unemployment rate (3%) is close to the 2004 average (7%). |
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This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled occupations. |
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% of part-time work is about the same as average |
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There were 16,500 workers employed in these occupations in 2004, an increase of 275% since 1997. |
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The percentage of part-time workers is 4% compared to the 2004 average (19%) and has risen significantly since 1997. |
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Average |
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The percentage of self-employed workers is 6% compared to the 2004 average of 15% and has risen significantly since 1997. |
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| The relatively high percentage of younger workers suggests more entry-level positions and jobs that may serve as stepping stones in a career. |
| The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. |
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Below average |
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The percentage of women (4%) is below the 2004 average of 48%. |
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