Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Connecticut
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Connecticut earn a median of $82,660 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,350; the top 10% earn over $128,460. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
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Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Connecticut
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Connecticut?
The median is $82,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,350 and the top 10% earn over $128,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 44 (+11% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.