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.
Common Job Titles
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)
- Engineering Technologist
- Technologist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
92,710
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $48,250. 25th percentile: U.S. $60,610. 50th percentile: U.S. $77,180. 75th percentile: U.S. $94,810. 90th percentile: U.S. $111,790. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $48,250 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $111,790 |
| Workers on average earn | $78,580 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Computers and Electronics4.4/5
- Engineering and Technology4.4/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Design3.6/5
- Mathematics3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Bentley MicroStation
- C
- C++
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Eclipse IDE
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Database
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Python
- SAP software
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- UNIX
Technology Skills
- AVEVA InTouch HMI
- Adobe ActionScript
- Agilent Advanced Design System ADS
- Altera MAX
- Altera Quartus II
- Altium Designer
- Anadigm Designer2 EDA
- Analog Devices VisualDSP++
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Alternating current AC generators
- Ammeters
- Analog current meters
- Analog multimeters
- Anti-static heel grounders
- Bench lathes