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Advanced Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering Technologies
Drafting is the leading skill in mechanical engineering today, which can lead to specializing in the design of engines, consumer goods, electronics and heavy machinery. Engineering comes to life in the form of tools, systems and devices. Understanding how products and machinery work – as well as how to design, make and use them – is the focus of building these skills.
Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
Finger Lakes NY
The data below is based on the following 9 counties: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.
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50th Percentile |
90th Percentile |
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| 17-3011.01 | Architectural Drafters | 16.00 | 23.55 | 35.29 | 10 | 31 | 41 |
| 17-3011.02 | Civil Drafters | 16.00 | 23.55 | 35.29 | 10 | 31 | 41 |
| 17-3012.01 | Electronic Drafters | 17.37 | 27.69 | 42.74 | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| 17-3012.02 | Electrical Drafters | 17.37 | 27.69 | 42.74 | 2 | 16 | 18 |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | 14.79 | 25.79 | 34.42 | 3 | 25 | 28 |
| 17-3021.00 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 19.96 | 33.02 | 49.01 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 18.19 | 26.81 | 42.65 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| 17-3027.00 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 16.98 | 27.04 | 38.85 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| 27-1021.00 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | 14.86 | 25.42 | 61.38 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 49-9041.00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 17.09 | 24.49 | 34.07 | 14 | 101 | 115 |
| 49-9043.00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 15.04 | 23.05 | 30.03 | 4 | 28 | 32 |
| 51-9061.00 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 11.52 | 18.47 | 29.69 | 2 | 348 | 350 |
| Averages & Total | $16.18 | $25.53 | $39.81 | 39 | 576 | 614 | |
Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.
| SOC | Occupations | 2020 Estimated Annual Churn |
2020 Estimated Annual Attrition |
| 17-3011.01 | Architectural Drafters | 37.67% | 35.56% |
| 17-3011.02 | Civil Drafters | 37.67% | 35.56% |
| 17-3012.01 | Electronic Drafters | 37.68% | 36.19% |
| 17-3012.02 | Electrical Drafters | 37.68% | 36.19% |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | 41.10% | 39.64% |
| 17-3021.00 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians | 22.98% | 22.74% |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 23.77% | 23.20% |
| 17-3027.00 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 38.69% | 37.48% |
| 27-1021.00 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | 26.07% | 25.44% |
| 49-9041.00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 41.75% | 41.11% |
| 49-9043.00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 42.02% | 41.12% |
| 51-9061.00 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 51.94% | 50.90% |
Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.
Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.
Occupational group hourly wages.
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Hourly Wage
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Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
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5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
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$25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
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$18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.
Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.
Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.
This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.
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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.
| Middle-Skill Education Provider | July 2017 - June 2018 Completions | Estimated Annual Job Openings | Estimated Gap (Δ) |
| Finger Lakes Community College | 4 | 614 | -559** |
| Genesee Community College | 13 | ||
| Monroe Community College | 26 | ||
| Rochester Institute of Technology | 12 | ||
| Total | 55* |
Data is estimated, not predictive.
Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.
2020 Total Workforce: 6,169 Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.
10-year aging out projection: 31.2% are approaching retirement age.
Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.
Q4 2019 EMSI Occupation data.
Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.
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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.
| Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student | $977,300 |
| Annual Economic Impact per Student | $3,100 |
| Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 | $15,400,000 |
Student Return on Investment.
For every dollar students invest in their education in the Mechanical Engineering Technologies program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $7.80 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 20.8% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.
Lifetime Earnings.
Average Annual Earnings
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Program Completer
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High School Graduate
Job postings summary.
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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.
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Unique postings (Nov 2020) 3142307 total postings |
Posting intensity (Nov 2020) 7.3 : 1Regional average: 6.5 : 1 |
There were 2307 total job postings for the Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY in November 2020, of which 314 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 7.3 : 1, meaning that for every 7.3 postings there is 1 unique job posting.
November 2020 EMSI Hires data.
Top skill clusters.
Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.
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This chart displays the skill clusters that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skill clusters derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.
| Manufacturing and Production: Machine Tools |
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| Business: Quality Assurance and Control |
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| Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
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| Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Hand Tools |
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| Information Technology: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools |
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| Engineering: Drafting and Engineering Design |
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| Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Electrical and Mechanical Labor |
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| Administration: General Administrative and Clerical Tasks |
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| Manufacturing and Production: Manufacturing Processes |
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| Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Basic Electrical Systems |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
Top skills.
Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.
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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.
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| Quality Assurance and Control |
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| Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) |
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| Micrometers |
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| Calibration |
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| Machining |
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| Welding |
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| Test Equipment |
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| Calipers |
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| Packaging |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
Top employers.
Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.
| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc |
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| Harris Corporation |
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| Eastman Kodak |
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| SPX Flow |
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| Xerox |
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| Hertz Corporation |
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| University Rochester |
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| Acara Solutions |
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| Avangrid |
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| Ewaste |
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| Lonza |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
Most frequent certifications.
Based on online job postings April 1, 2019–April 24, 2020.
| Driver's License |
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| Security Clearance |
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| American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certification |
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| IPC Certification |
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| Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) |
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| Welding Certification |
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| Boiler Operator License |
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| Licensed Professional Engineer |
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| CDL Class D |
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| Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
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