Hiring an engineering technician: the market today
The short answer ·
527 open postings ask for an engineering technician as of Sep 25, 2026, from 121 employers. The median advertised minimum is $60,448. 245 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
527open postings
121employers hiring
$60,448median advertised minimum
245new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 337 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire an engineering technician?
Hard. 121 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Leidos with 50 open postings.
What should I pay an engineering technician?
Advertised minimums center on $60,448. Federal staff in series 0802 average $92,693 in actual pay.