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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 – Western, NY / Western NY
Western NY
The data below is based on the following 5 counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.
Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.
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90th Percentile |
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| 17-3012.01 | Electronic Drafters | 17.31 | 27.30 | 38.38 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 17-3012.02 | Electrical Drafters | 17.31 | 27.30 | 38.38 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | 17.33 | 25.32 | 34.17 | 3 | 47 | 50 |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 19.33 | 29.33 | 43.43 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 17-3024.01 | Robotics Technicians | 19.33 | 29.33 | 43.43 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 17-3027.00 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 18.83 | 25.89 | 34.28 | 1 | 16 | 18 |
| 27-1021.00 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | 20.51 | 28.46 | 45.35 | 1 | 12 | 13 |
| 49-9041.00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 17.42 | 25.64 | 37.19 | 18 | 142 | 161 |
| 49-9043.00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 16.25 | 25.52 | 33.50 | 6 | 53 | 59 |
| 51-9061.00 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 11.23 | 17.99 | 29.59 | 0 | 346 | 347 |
| Averages & Total | $17.28 | $25.68 | $36.99 | 31 | 627 | 659 | |
Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.
Q4 2018 EMSI Occupation data.
| SOC | Occupations | 2018 Estimated Annual Churn |
2018 Estimated Annual Attrition |
| 17-3012.01 | Electronic Drafters | 40.49% | 40.14% |
| 17-3012.02 | Electrical Drafters | 40.49% | 40.14% |
| 17-3013.00 | Mechanical Drafters | 42.54% | 42.56% |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 35.05% | 35.37% |
| 17-3024.01 | Robotics Technicians | 35.05% | 35.37% |
| 17-3027.00 | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | 38.98% | 38.92% |
| 27-1021.00 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | 28.26% | 28.01% |
| 49-9041.00 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 33.87% | 34.70% |
| 49-9043.00 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 36.42% | 36.92% |
| 51-9061.00 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 42.84% | 42.67% |
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 2018 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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$26 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 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.
Q4 2018 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 2016 - June 2017 Completions | Estimated Annual Job Openings | Estimated Gap (Δ) |
| Erie Community College | 12 | 659 | -577** |
| Jamestown Community College | 8 | ||
| Niagara County Community College | 5 | ||
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | 57 | ||
| Total | 82* |
Data is estimated, not predictive.
Q4 2018 EMSI Occupation data.
2018 Total Workforce: 6,255 Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY Workers.
10-year aging out projection: 31.4% are approaching retirement age.
Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.
Q4 2018 EMSI Occupation data.
Per worker metrics for MCC's Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY related programs.
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This chart shows the number of learners completing a relevant middle-skill training and education program, the marginal impact per completer, as well as the estimated lifetime earnings for completers. View data sources.
| Field | Value |
| Number of Completers in Workforce in 2014* | 115 |
| Marginal Annual Impact per Completer (Compared to Full-Time High School Educated Worker) | $64,700 |
| Estimated Lifetime Earnings of Completers | $682,700 |
*Based on 10-years of MCC Program completion data
2014 Economic impact of MCC's Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY related programs.
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This chart shows the initial, direct, indirect, induced and total economic impact on the selected region by the selected occupational group. View data sources.
| Impact Type | Value ($) |
| Initial Effect | $4,669,000 |
| Direct Effect | $629,000 |
| Indirect Effect | $124,000 |
| Induced Effect | $2,043,000 |
| Total Economic Impact in 2014 | $7,465,000 |
Source: Monroe Community College Program Based Economic Impact Analysis
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 2018) 2401117 total postings |
Posting intensity (Nov 2018) 4.7 : 1Regional average: 4.1 : 1 |
There were 1117 total job postings for the Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY in November 2018, of which 240 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 4.7 : 1, meaning that for every 4.7 postings there is 1 unique job posting.
November 2018 EMSI Hires data.
Top skill clusters.
Based on online job postings September 1, 2015–July 31, 2018.
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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.
| Business: Quality Assurance and Control |
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| Engineering: Drafting and Engineering Design |
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| Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
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| Information Technology: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools |
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| Administration: General Administrative and Clerical Tasks |
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| Manufacturing and Production: Machine Tools |
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| Administration: Scheduling |
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| Manufacturing and Production: Machinery |
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| Maintenance, Repair, and Installation: Hand Tools |
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| Engineering: Mechanical Engineering |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
Top skills.
Based on online job postings September 1, 2015–July 31, 2018.
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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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| Scheduling |
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| Machinery |
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| Welding |
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| Packaging |
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| Data Entry |
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| AutoCAD |
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| Test Equipment |
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| Product Design |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
Top employers.
Based on online job postings September 1, 2015–July 31, 2018.
| American Consumer Panels |
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| Moog Incorporated |
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| M&T Bank |
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| Pcb Piezotronics Incorporated |
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| Hertz Corporation |
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| Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc |
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| Department of Veterans Affairs |
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| United States Foods |
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| National Grid |
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| Republic Services Incorporated |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
Most frequent certifications.
Based on online job postings September 1, 2015–July 31, 2018.
| Driver's License |
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| Security Clearance |
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| American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certification |
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| Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification |
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| CDL Class B |
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| Environmental Protection Agency Certification |
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| American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Accredited |
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| CDL Class A |
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| Licensed Professional Engineer |
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| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
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Data Source: Burning Glass Labor Insight/Jobs.
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