Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,880 | $115,800 | $55.68 | |
| Alaska | 110 | $114,290 | $54.95 | |
| Arizona | 4,010 | $120,750 | $58.05 | |
| Arkansas | 170 | $82,230 | $39.53 | |
| California | 21,900 | $130,330 | $62.66 | |
| Colorado | 6,390 | $117,990 | $56.73 | |
| Connecticut | 1,800 | $105,890 | $50.91 | |
| Delaware | 70 | $117,500 | $56.49 | |
| District of Columbia | 460 | $136,380 | $65.57 | |
| Florida | 5,360 | $104,630 | $50.30 | |
| Georgia | 3,950 | $107,070 | $51.48 | |
| Hawaii | 470 | $108,800 | $52.31 | |
| Idaho | 500 | $107,860 | $51.86 | |
| Illinois | 2,860 | $113,060 | $54.35 | |
| Indiana | 2,050 | $102,740 | $49.39 | |
| Iowa | 430 | $89,380 | $42.97 | |
| Kansas | 1,120 | $102,610 | $49.33 | |
| Kentucky | 460 | $91,270 | $43.88 | |
| Louisiana | 630 | $92,170 | $44.31 | |
| Maine | 130 | $89,420 | $42.99 | |
| Maryland | 3,970 | $129,290 | $62.16 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,880 | $131,180 | $63.07 | |
| Michigan | 3,830 | $103,090 | $49.56 | |
| Minnesota | 1,180 | $102,020 | $49.05 | |
| Mississippi | 390 | $89,090 | $42.83 | |
| Missouri | 2,000 | $114,090 | $54.85 | |
| Montana | 90 | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| Nebraska | 290 | $90,950 | $43.73 | |
| Nevada | 520 | $111,490 | $53.60 | |
| New Hampshire | 290 | $109,930 | $52.85 | |
| New Jersey | 2,360 | $128,720 | $61.89 | |
| New Mexico | 880 | $121,650 | $58.48 | |
| New York | 2,450 | $102,790 | $49.42 | |
| North Carolina | 2,060 | $102,080 | $49.08 | |
| North Dakota | 70 | $95,550 | $45.94 | |
| Ohio | 3,730 | $100,520 | $48.33 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,720 | $92,980 | $44.70 | |
| Oregon | 1,130 | $94,280 | $45.33 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,730 | $105,930 | $50.93 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,030 | $123,950 | $59.59 | |
| South Carolina | 1,110 | $97,190 | $46.72 | |
| South Dakota | 190 | $111,670 | $53.69 | |
| Tennessee | 1,040 | $107,910 | $51.88 | |
| Texas | 9,710 | $118,830 | $57.13 | |
| Utah | 1,380 | $100,600 | $48.36 | |
| Vermont | 210 | $100,820 | $48.47 | |
| Virginia | 3,530 | $121,850 | $58.58 | |
| Washington | 2,720 | $121,340 | $58.34 | |
| West Virginia | 140 | $95,970 | $46.14 | |
| Wisconsin | 770 | $88,520 | $42.56 | |
| Wyoming | 40 | $83,410 | $40.10 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and maintenance of telecommunications technology, networks, and systems. Includes instruction in telecommunications, computer networking, communications networks and systems, signals, circuits, fiber optics, and wireless systems and technology.
Any instructional program in electrical, electronics, and communications engineering not listed above.
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$115,490 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as electronics engineers, except computer.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 3%
- College dropout 7%
- Associate’s degree 7%
- Bachelor’s degree 50%
- Master’s degree 26%
- Doctorate degree 6%
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