Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Role 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. Excludes “Broadcast Technicians” (27-4012).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| Maryland | $98,660 |
| Rhode Island | $94,910 |
| Alaska | $89,030 |
| Wyoming | $86,820 |
| Hawaii | $86,810 |
| Virginia | $84,530 |
| California | $84,530 |
| Washington | $84,530 |
| Missouri | $84,530 |
| New Jersey | $84,530 |
| Nevada | $84,530 |
| West Virginia | $84,530 |
| Maine | $84,140 |
| New Mexico | $82,570 |
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Median Annual Salary
$77,180
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.6%
Avg. annual openings
8.4k
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