Electronics engineers, except computer salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,840 | $39.35 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,220 | $62.60 |
| Mean (average) | $137,280 | $66.00 |
| 90th percentile | $206,960 | $99.50 |
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
Electronics engineers, except computer pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 51 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $120,720 | $77,100 | $195,190 | 1,940 | 1.47 |
| Alaska | $106,810 | $80,990 | $140,370 | 180 | 0.89 |
| Arizona | $118,120 | $73,790 | $176,460 | 2,100 | 1.04 |
| Arkansas | $109,830 | $64,890 | $140,900 | 150 | 0.19 |
| California | $160,520 | $97,140 | $225,400 | 20,830 | 1.84 |
| Colorado | $127,010 | $84,510 | $191,140 | 6,080 | 3.39 |
| Connecticut | $106,040 | $87,940 | $174,640 | 1,130 | 1.07 |
| District of Columbia | $157,040 | $113,300 | $195,190 | 400 | 0.92 |
| Florida | $116,860 | $80,240 | $172,970 | 5,280 | 0.85 |
| Georgia | $123,010 | $77,840 | $181,720 | 2,630 | 0.86 |
| Hawaii | $126,690 | $91,870 | $164,080 | 310 | 0.8 |
| Idaho | $102,770 | $79,900 | $165,590 | 500 | 0.93 |
| Illinois | $129,390 | $87,970 | $186,060 | 960 | 0.25 |
| Indiana | $112,200 | $81,060 | $159,190 | 1,420 | 0.71 |
| Iowa | $81,330 | $59,260 | $118,760 | 350 | 0.36 |
| Kansas | $103,740 | $79,470 | $163,370 | 770 | 0.86 |
| Kentucky | $101,860 | $60,670 | $146,480 | 860 | 0.69 |
| Louisiana | $100,390 | $78,450 | $163,630 | 450 | 0.37 |
| Maine | $127,490 | $83,740 | $207,290 | ||
| Maryland | $155,650 | $100,960 | $207,480 | 3,390 | 1.97 |
| Massachusetts | $138,230 | $95,090 | $215,290 | 5,910 | 2.61 |
| Michigan | $127,200 | $89,320 | $166,410 | 2,960 | 1.08 |
| Minnesota | $112,390 | $80,020 | $179,940 | 1,200 | 0.66 |
| Mississippi | $112,400 | $74,340 | $155,110 | 160 | 0.22 |
| Missouri | $117,630 | $86,410 | $180,920 | 740 | 0.41 |
| Montana | $93,380 | $80,120 | $160,110 | 140 | 0.43 |
| Nebraska | $91,140 | $64,040 | $159,170 | 250 | 0.39 |
| Nevada | $116,180 | $79,930 | $158,350 | 360 | 0.37 |
| New Hampshire | $105,190 | $67,790 | $169,240 | 320 | 0.76 |
| New Jersey | $158,730 | $95,430 | $205,710 | 1,820 | 0.68 |
| New Mexico | $136,990 | $87,190 | $205,570 | 1,110 | 2.05 |
| New York | $119,180 | $81,840 | $174,950 | 2,220 | 0.37 |
| North Carolina | $115,920 | $79,420 | $171,540 | 2,090 | 0.68 |
| North Dakota | $104,860 | $78,610 | $179,070 | 50 | 0.17 |
| Ohio | $118,830 | $79,540 | $170,800 | 3,240 | 0.94 |
| Oklahoma | $109,120 | $75,590 | $136,990 | 1,410 | 1.32 |
| Oregon | $124,400 | $80,600 | $215,210 | 1,730 | 1.42 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,260 | $75,690 | $170,150 | 1,440 | 0.38 |
| Puerto Rico | $81,790 | $76,940 | $127,220 | 160 | 0.27 |
| Rhode Island | $136,360 | $92,580 | $195,190 | 970 | 3.1 |
| South Carolina | $113,720 | $79,350 | $161,890 | 1,030 | 0.72 |
| South Dakota | $84,150 | $71,910 | $150,890 | 190 | 0.68 |
| Tennessee | $122,920 | $84,370 | $157,770 | 740 | 0.36 |
| Texas | $132,220 | $82,950 | $205,710 | 9,520 | 1.09 |
| Utah | $128,430 | $80,140 | $196,860 | 1,570 | 1.45 |
| Vermont | $86,180 | $58,270 | $153,170 | 70 | 0.38 |
| Virginia | $119,990 | $80,700 | $176,490 | 3,280 | 1.28 |
| Washington | $130,270 | $81,730 | $208,130 | 1,950 | 0.88 |
| West Virginia | $120,170 | $72,500 | $126,680 | 90 | 0.2 |
| Wisconsin | $93,710 | $61,150 | $136,550 | 360 | 0.19 |
| Wyoming | $95,910 | $62,240 | $125,050 | 110 | 0.64 |
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 electronics engineers, except computer
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 4,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.4%.
- 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 electronics engineers, except computer
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering CIP 14.1001
- Telecommunications Engineering CIP 14.1004
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other CIP 14.1099
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
- Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
- Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
- Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Python (in demand)
- The MathWorks MATLAB (in demand)
- Apache Subversion SVN (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- C (hot technology)
- C++ (hot technology)
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks (hot technology)
- ESRI ArcGIS software (hot technology)
- Extensible markup language XML (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Oracle Database (hot technology)
- Oracle Java (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Operations Analysis, Quality Control Analysis.
Common job titles: Compatibility Test Engineer, Design Engineer, Electronics Design Engineer, Engineer, Evaluation Engineer, Integrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer), Product Engineer, Radio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer), Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer), Test Engineer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electronics engineers, except computer make?
The national median annual wage for electronics engineers, except computer was $130,220 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $81,840 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $206,960. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electronics engineers, except computer need?
BLS lists bachelor'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 electronics engineers, except computer a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electronics engineers, except computer to change +3.7% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 4,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electronics engineers, except computer the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($160,520), New Jersey ($158,730), District of Columbia ($157,040). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.