Career Profile Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $125,000 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Electronics Engineers research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems. General Information 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. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 28 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 28 openings per year are projected for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer. +18.7% Employment Change Employment for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.7% between 2023 and 2028. $60.08 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $60.08/hour. Entry level workers are paid $41.18, while experienced workers are paid $68.56. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 251 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 298. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Electronics Engineers, Except Computer are Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite), Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer include Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer is Bachelor's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
