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.

1. What is a day in the life of a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians like?
   Mechanical engineering technicians perform some or all of the following duties: A. Assist in preparing... more
2. What education do you need to become a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
   1. Completion of a two- or three-year college program in mechanical engineering technology is usually required for... more
3. What is the current Job Outlook for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
   The job outlook for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians is considered Average because: 1.... more
4. What is the future Job Outlook for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be above average... more
5. How much does a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?
   The average hourly wages for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $22.81/HR, which is below... more
6. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians"?
   3% of Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for... more
7. How many Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians are employed part-time?
   4% of Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 16,500... more
8. How many Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians are self-employed?
   Roughly 6% of Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians are self-employed. This is considered Average... more