Hiring an engineering technician: the market today
The short answer ·
572 open postings ask for an engineering technician as of Nov 11, 2026, from 153 employers. The median advertised pay is $74,833, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 292 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 392 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an engineering technician?
Hard. 153 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Scientific Research Corporation (SRC / SCIRES) with 32 open postings.
What should I pay an engineering technician?
Advertised pay centers on $74,833. Federal staff in series 0802 average $93,217 in actual pay.
Where is an engineering technician being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (72), Virginia (68) and Maryland (52). Together they hold 34% of its 572 open postings.
Who can help me hire an engineering technician?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.