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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$78,190
United States, 2025
Employment
95,130
United States, 2025
Typical education
Not recorded
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 17-3023.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
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.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$49,510
25th percentile
$61,610
75th percentile
$97,650
90th percentile
$115,700
Most important skills
- Reading Comprehension3.9
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Troubleshooting3.6
- Repairing3.5
- Speaking3.4
- Active Listening3.4
- Systems Evaluation3.4
- Monitoring3.3
- Writing3.3
- Systems Analysis3.3
- Complex Problem Solving3.1
- Active Learning3.1
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 16 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
16
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | 4.1 | Not selected | 4.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Repairing | 3.5 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Writing | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Speaking | 3.4 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.4 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 3.3 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.3 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton, WA | $106,250 | 250 | 2025 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $103,480 | 50 | 2025 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $103,170 | 540 | 2025 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $102,640 | 310 | 2025 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $102,380 | 290 | 2025 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $102,250 | 390 | 2025 |
| WY | $99,840 | 200 | 2025 |
| Casper, WY | $99,840 | 40 | 2025 |
| RI | $98,600 | 290 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,180 | 1,570 | 2025 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $97,740 | 40 | 2025 |
| Oxnard, CA | $97,680 | 690 | 2025 |
| DC | $97,620 | 240 | 2025 |
| Wheeling, WV | $97,450 | 50 | 2025 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $96,870 | 1,430 | 2025 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $96,660 | 750 | 2025 |
| Augusta, GA | $96,400 | 130 | 2025 |
| HI | $96,200 | 460 | 2025 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $96,200 | 420 | 2025 |
| NM | $96,070 | 1,000 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.