Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
Bowls
Get actionable career advice tailored to you by joining more bowls.
Followed companies
Stay ahead in opportunities and insider tips by following your dream companies.
Job searches
Get personalized job recommendations and updates by starting your searches.
Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Engineering Technologist in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $122,008, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $115,314, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $100,226 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $88,390.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Engineering Technologist are WD and Dell Technologies.
Engineering Technologist: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Engineering Technologist make?
Total pay range
$74K - $117K/yr
$92K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$60K - $92K/yrBase pay
$13K - $25K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Frequently asked questions about Engineering Technologist salaries
The average salary for Engineering Technologist is $92,491 per year or $44 per hour, with top earners making up to $143,684 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $73,953 (25th percentile) to $116,986 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 366 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Engineering Technologist employees.
The highest salary for Engineering Technologist is $116,986 per year, $9,749 per month or $56 per hour.
The lowest salary for Engineering Technologist is $73,953 per year, $6,163 per month or $36 per hour.