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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.

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Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY / Western NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

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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This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration.  View detailed Data Sources.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 24.01 32.15 50.32 2 5 6
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 24.01 32.15 50.32 2 5 6
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 22.57 30.62 43.97 0 18 18
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 22.81 30.04 38.97 1 4 5
17-3024.01 Robotics Technicians 22.81 30.04 38.97 1 4 5
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 25.21 36.38 39.46 3 35 38
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 23.93 37.84 64.30 0 10 11
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 23.17 33.42 42.36 42 147 189
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 19.81 29.10 37.59 4 29 34
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 16.76 23.02 34.22 22 377 399
Averages & Total $22.28 $31.57 $43.90 75 625 700

Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2025
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2025
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 28.19% 27.03%
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 28.19% 27.03%
17-3013.00 Mechanical Drafters 33.89% 33.95%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 27.75% 28.00%
17-3024.01 Robotics Technicians 27.75% 28.00%
17-3027.00 Mechanical Engineering Technicians 34.90% 35.54%
27-1021.00 Commercial and Industrial Designers 42.04% 42.71%
49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 31.12% 30.27%
49-9043.00 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 34.43% 34.30%
51-9061.00 Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers 41.10% 41.43%

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.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $26 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $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.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

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 September 2022 - August 2023 Completions Estimated Annual Job Openings Estimated Gap (Δ)
Erie Community College 12 700 -655**
Jamestown Community College 3
Niagara County Community College 4
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 19
SUNY Corning Community College 7
Total 45*
Data is estimated, not predictive.

Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

2025 Total Workforce: 6,567 Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 30.8% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

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


Hires Data.

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.

Unique postings (May 2025)

209

549 total postings

Posting intensity (May 2025)

2.6 : 1

Regional average: 2.9 : 1

There were 549 total job postings for the Mechanical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY in May 2025, of which 209 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 2.6 : 1, meaning that for every 2.6 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


May 2025 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market Data.

Top skills.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

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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.

Communication 467
Auditing 326
Quality Control 307
Operations 295
Detail Oriented 287
Quality Assurance 276
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) 245
Management 241
Problem Solving 223
Computer Literacy 203
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Unclassified 91
Moog 63
Randstad 47
Actalent 37
Adecco 34
ManpowerGroup 28
ProAmpac's 27
Tesla 24
Bill Westervelt Asphalt Paving 20
Acara Solutions 18
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Valid Driver's License 131
Certified Quality Technician 23
American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified 14
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 12
Security Clearance 7
American Institute of Baking (AIB) Certification 6
Asbestos Inspector License/Certification 6
Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) 6
Certified Mechanical Inspector 5
National Apprenticeship Certificate 5
 
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

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