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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).

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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