Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

SOC Code: 17-3029
Also known as:
Agricultural Engineering Technician, Agricultural Engineering Technicians, Agricultural Engineering Technologist, Air Analyst, Air Tester
Median Annual Salary
$77,390
+1.5% growth (2024-2034)
6K
Openings/Year
67K
Current Jobs

What Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other Do

All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately.

💰 Salary

$77,390
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+1.5%
As fast as average

🎓 Education

Associate's degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

6K
Projected average per year

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

67,300

Projected Employment (2034)

68,300

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
  • Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures.
  • Identify defects in solid materials, using ultrasonic testing techniques.
  • Make radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
  • Prepare reports on non-destructive testing results.
  • Select, calibrate, or operate equipment used in the non-destructive testing of products or materials.
  • Visually examine materials, structures, or components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue, cracks, or other flaws, using tools and equipment such as endoscopes, closed-circuit television systems, and fiber optics.
  • Examine structures or vehicles such as aircraft, trains, nuclear reactors, bridges, dams, and pipelines, using non-destructive testing techniques.
  • Document non-destructive testing methods, processes, or results.
  • Produce images of objects on film, using radiographic techniques.

Technology & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft Word SAP software Dassault Systemes SolidWorks

📚 Entry-Level Education

Associate's degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other:

Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians

1,557 degrees awarded • 74 colleges offer this program

Biomedical Technology/Technician

1,460 degrees awarded • 77 colleges offer this program

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

1,272 degrees awarded • 69 colleges offer this program

Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

1,215 degrees awarded • 84 colleges offer this program

Energy Systems Technology/Technician

815 degrees awarded • 84 colleges offer this program

Welding Engineering Technology/Technician

609 degrees awarded • 30 colleges offer this program

Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

492 degrees awarded • 8 colleges offer this program

Packaging Science

391 degrees awarded • 11 colleges offer this program

Solar Energy Technology/Technician

341 degrees awarded • 28 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN 227 B+
2 Clemson University Clemson, SC 56 B+
3 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 180 B
4 Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY 79 B
5 Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 74 B
6 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY 60 B
7 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX 239 C+
8 CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus Miami, FL 237 C+
9 Texas State Technical College Waco, TX 209 C+
10 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC 187 C+
11 Laredo College Laredo, TX 168 C+
12 Montgomery College Rockville, MD 157 C+
13 CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY 156 C+
14 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI 152 C+
15 Cypress College Cypress, CA 114 C+
16 California Institute of Arts & Technology San Diego, CA 112 C+
17 Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH 112 C+
18 Gadsden State Community College Gadsden, AL 106 C+
19 Atlantic Technical College Coconut Creek, FL 100 C+
20 San Diego Miramar College San Diego, CA 89 C+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other make?
The median annual salary for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other is $77,390.
What education do engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other need?
Most engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other positions require a associate's degree. Common degree programs include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Biomedical Technology/Technician.
Is becoming a engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other a good career choice?
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other is projected to see +1.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 5,700 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other include Purdue University-Main Campus, Clemson University, Michigan State University, Farmingdale State College, Indiana University-Indianapolis. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other?
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other may also be known as: Agricultural Engineering Technician, Agricultural Engineering Technicians, Agricultural Engineering Technologist, Air Analyst, Air Tester, Biomedical Engineering Aide, Biomedical Engineering Technician, Biomedical Engineering Technologist, Blueprint Engineer, Chemical Engineering Technician, Chemical Engineering Technologist, Drawing Checker, Drawing Tracer, Echometer Engineer, Engineering Aide, Engineering Assistant, Engineering Technician, Film Color Tester, Fire Protection Engineering Technician, Form Designer. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.