Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Utah

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians in Utah earn the most in Ogden (average $68,870 a year) and the least in Salt Lake City ($61,730), across the 2 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineering technologists and technicians average at $65,200 and the median at $61,870 for 900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $76,380.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in Utah

Ogden$68,870
Salt Lake City$61,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ogden	$68,870	$64,130	$57,170	$54,215	100
Salt Lake City	$61,730	$60,480	$50,390	$49,033	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in other states

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Utah

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3027.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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