Career Profile Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $61,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop electrical and electronic equipment. General Information 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). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 41 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 41 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians. +13.0% Employment Change Employment for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.0% between 2023 and 2028. $29.47 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.47/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.80, while experienced workers are paid $34.57. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 281 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 318. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians include Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians is Some college, no degree. 39% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
