Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,660 | $65,550 | $31.52 | |
| Alaska | 430 | $82,670 | $39.74 | |
| Arizona | 2,070 | $68,570 | $32.97 | |
| Arkansas | 250 | $57,570 | $27.68 | |
| California | 18,770 | $73,910 | $35.53 | |
| Colorado | 1,260 | $80,720 | $38.81 | |
| Connecticut | 1,230 | $72,440 | $34.83 | |
| Delaware | 70 | $71,690 | $34.46 | |
| District of Columbia | 180 | $92,260 | $44.36 | |
| Florida | 5,950 | $61,010 | $29.33 | |
| Georgia | 2,640 | $69,650 | $33.49 | |
| Hawaii | 290 | $85,430 | $41.07 | |
| Idaho | 680 | $61,510 | $29.57 | |
| Illinois | 2,910 | $68,620 | $32.99 | |
| Indiana | 1,740 | $69,300 | $33.32 | |
| Iowa | 980 | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| Kansas | 1,230 | $59,790 | $28.74 | |
| Kentucky | 1,210 | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| Louisiana | 1,550 | $72,390 | $34.80 | |
| Maine | 320 | $70,450 | $33.87 | |
| Maryland | 3,350 | $83,180 | $39.99 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,930 | $65,810 | $31.64 | |
| Michigan | 2,620 | $68,270 | $32.82 | |
| Minnesota | 1,730 | $66,160 | $31.81 | |
| Mississippi | 930 | $58,840 | $28.29 | |
| Missouri | 930 | $65,510 | $31.50 | |
| Montana | 80 | $68,530 | $32.95 | |
| Nebraska | 480 | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| Nevada | 1,280 | $65,640 | $31.56 | |
| New Hampshire | 690 | $64,780 | $31.14 | |
| New Jersey | 1,470 | $69,920 | $33.62 | |
| New Mexico | 900 | $72,950 | $35.07 | |
| New York | 4,470 | $68,170 | $32.78 | |
| North Carolina | 2,500 | $65,740 | $31.61 | |
| North Dakota | 120 | $74,840 | $35.98 | |
| Ohio | 1,820 | $65,020 | $31.26 | |
| Oklahoma | 980 | $71,210 | $34.23 | |
| Oregon | 2,530 | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| Pennsylvania | 3,590 | $64,200 | $30.87 | |
| Rhode Island | 320 | $71,510 | $34.38 | |
| South Carolina | 1,660 | $65,470 | $31.47 | |
| South Dakota | 170 | $58,440 | $28.10 | |
| Tennessee | 2,240 | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| Texas | 8,320 | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| Utah | 1,170 | $62,180 | $29.90 | |
| Vermont | 180 | $64,990 | $31.25 | |
| Virginia | $79,030 | $37.99 | ||
| Washington | 2,300 | $74,780 | $35.95 | |
| West Virginia | 420 | $63,890 | $30.72 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,710 | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| Wyoming | 130 | $73,260 | $35.22 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages.
Any instructional program in electrical and electronic engineering-related technologies not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing, installing, calibrating, modifying and maintaining automated systems. Includes instruction in computer systems; electronics and instrumentation; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); electric, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems; actuator and sensor systems; process control; robotics; applications to specific industrial tasks; and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to operate and monitor equipment for the fabrication of semiconductors or microchips from silicon wafers, and to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the specialized equipment used in this process. Includes instruction in AC and DC circuits, digital fundamentals, solid state devices, manufacturing processes, vacuum principles and technology, industrial electronics, quality assurance, and semiconductor manufacturing technology.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. Includes instruction in computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.
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$69,070 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 18%
- College dropout 33%
- Associate’s degree 30%
- Bachelor’s degree 14%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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