Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,510 | $23.80 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,190 | $37.59 |
| Mean (average) | $80,680 | $38.79 |
| 90th percentile | $115,700 | $55.62 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 53 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $74,500 | $45,500 | $108,720 | 1,620 | 1.25 |
| Alaska | $92,760 | $77,210 | $127,740 | 230 | 1.13 |
| Arizona | $77,960 | $54,480 | $103,170 | 2,260 | 1.14 |
| Arkansas | $69,960 | $44,140 | $99,290 | 310 | 0.39 |
| California | $86,090 | $59,590 | $138,400 | 13,450 | 1.21 |
| Colorado | $77,440 | $52,110 | $105,350 | 1,410 | 0.8 |
| Connecticut | $81,390 | $52,420 | $112,580 | 1,190 | 1.14 |
| Delaware | $67,360 | $49,420 | $107,310 | 130 | 0.43 |
| District of Columbia | $97,620 | $68,230 | $140,670 | 240 | 0.56 |
| Florida | $73,190 | $49,240 | $101,170 | 4,710 | 0.78 |
| Georgia | $78,070 | $48,470 | $108,890 | 1,630 | 0.54 |
| Guam | $75,360 | $51,380 | $115,210 | 50 | 1.2 |
| Hawaii | $96,200 | $67,280 | $120,270 | 460 | 1.19 |
| Idaho | $77,170 | $40,930 | $99,620 | 650 | 1.24 |
| Illinois | $85,510 | $56,960 | $120,900 | 1,980 | 0.53 |
| Indiana | $70,540 | $47,200 | $115,210 | 1,800 | 0.92 |
| Iowa | $74,840 | $47,020 | $107,660 | 880 | 0.93 |
| Kansas | $70,310 | $47,810 | $100,480 | 770 | 0.87 |
| Kentucky | $64,120 | $44,830 | $98,370 | 1,060 | 0.86 |
| Louisiana | $82,990 | $48,940 | $116,080 | 1,000 | 0.84 |
| Maine | $83,440 | $61,730 | $120,430 | 270 | 0.68 |
| Maryland | $95,830 | $56,200 | $131,810 | 2,170 | 1.29 |
| Massachusetts | $77,710 | $57,670 | $105,820 | 4,030 | 1.81 |
| Michigan | $74,800 | $46,590 | $100,420 | 2,350 | 0.87 |
| Minnesota | $78,280 | $55,740 | $101,250 | 1,540 | 0.85 |
| Mississippi | $81,180 | $49,130 | $113,450 | 650 | 0.91 |
| Missouri | $72,120 | $49,480 | $103,240 | 1,390 | 0.77 |
| Montana | $82,050 | $38,210 | $114,620 | 140 | 0.44 |
| Nebraska | $65,490 | $48,000 | $93,540 | 710 | 1.13 |
| Nevada | $88,160 | $50,660 | $130,450 | 1,140 | 1.2 |
| New Hampshire | $74,560 | $51,000 | $101,140 | 590 | 1.42 |
| New Jersey | $85,510 | $58,460 | $118,120 | 2,250 | 0.86 |
| New Mexico | $96,070 | $59,940 | $124,110 | 1,000 | 1.88 |
| New York | $77,040 | $48,760 | $111,820 | 4,390 | 0.74 |
| North Carolina | $76,040 | $49,880 | $106,350 | 2,490 | 0.83 |
| North Dakota | $80,930 | $55,750 | $112,330 | 120 | 0.47 |
| Ohio | $63,300 | $48,240 | $96,780 | 3,260 | 0.96 |
| Oklahoma | $80,880 | $52,010 | $112,260 | 1,170 | 1.12 |
| Oregon | $77,990 | $54,640 | $105,310 | 1,920 | 1.59 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,070 | $47,950 | $99,930 | 3,470 | 0.93 |
| Puerto Rico | $44,590 | $30,080 | $75,390 | 660 | 1.15 |
| Rhode Island | $98,600 | $57,460 | $128,280 | 290 | 0.95 |
| South Carolina | $73,450 | $49,470 | $107,590 | 2,060 | 1.46 |
| South Dakota | $58,340 | $47,180 | $85,510 | 200 | 0.73 |
| Tennessee | $63,750 | $36,710 | $96,100 | 1,820 | 0.91 |
| Texas | $74,050 | $41,550 | $105,560 | 8,960 | 1.04 |
| Utah | $72,670 | $44,660 | $104,830 | 1,420 | 1.34 |
| Vermont | $74,760 | $54,440 | $98,610 | 300 | 1.62 |
| Virginia | $79,540 | $56,920 | $123,610 | 4,670 | 1.86 |
| Washington | $93,930 | $59,440 | $127,020 | 2,540 | 1.17 |
| West Virginia | $85,440 | $61,210 | $111,690 | 300 | 0.7 |
| Wisconsin | $71,880 | $49,470 | $102,350 | 1,520 | 0.84 |
| Wyoming | $99,840 | $58,800 | $111,060 | 200 | 1.18 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 8,100. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 1.4%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians
- Typical entry education
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General CIP 15.0000
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.0303
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician CIP 15.0305
- Integrated Circuit Design Technology/Technician CIP 15.0306
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other CIP 15.0399
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician CIP 15.0406
- Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology/Technician CIP 15.0616
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician CIP 15.1201
- Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician CIP 15.1202
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
- Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
- Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Compile and maintain records documenting engineering schematics, installed equipment, installation or operational problems, resources used, repairs, or corrective action performed.
- Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
- Supervise the installation or operation of electronic equipment or systems.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Autodesk Revit (hot technology)
- Bentley MicroStation (hot technology)
- C (hot technology)
- C++ (hot technology)
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks (hot technology)
- Eclipse IDE (hot technology)
- JavaScript (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Troubleshooting, Repairing, Systems Evaluation, Systems Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring.
Common job titles: Communication Technician (Communication Tech), Communications Technologist, Electrical Engineering Technician (Electrical Engineering Tech), Electrical Technician (Electrical Tech), Electronic Engineering Technician (Electronic Engineering Tech), Electronic Technician (Electronic Tech), Electronics Engineering Technician, Electronics Technician, Relay Technician (Relay Tech), System Technologist.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make?
The national median annual wage for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians was $78,190 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $49,510 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $115,700. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians need?
BLS lists associate's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians to change +2.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 8,100 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Wyoming ($99,840), Rhode Island ($98,600), District of Columbia ($97,620). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.