Architecture and Engineering Occupations
BLS May 2025 wages Peer-group outlier SOC 17-3023

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Median pay sits 35% below the mid peer in Architecture and Engineering Occupations (neighbors include Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, Industrial Engineers, Environmental Engineers, Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers).

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Same-major-group titles next to Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($130K) , Industrial Engineers ($102K) , Environmental Engineers ($107K) , Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers ($106K) . Hash-ordered per card so residual SOC siblings do not share an identical peer sentence.

What Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians publish as work

O*NET task statements for SOC 17-3023 - occupation-level descriptions, not every employer's posting. Sibling cards diverge here because the task set is entity-keyed.

  1. 1. Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
  2. 2. Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments
  3. 3. Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assembl…
  4. 4. Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, varia…
  5. 5. Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of…
  6. 6. Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts
  7. 7. Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residentia…
  8. 8. Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments
  9. 9. Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and stan…
  10. 10. Interpret test information to resolve design-related problems
  11. 11. Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of…
  12. 12. Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians: O*NET ranks Reading Comprehension first

Importance-ranked O*NET profile for SOC 17-3023 - lead skill Reading Comprehension at 3.9 ; lead knowledge Computers and Electronics. Sibling cards diverge here even when peer titles overlap.

Top skills

  1. 1. Reading Comprehension 3.9
  2. 2. Critical Thinking 3.8
  3. 3. Active Listening 3.6
  4. 4. Troubleshooting 3.5
  5. 5. Repairing 3.5
  6. 6. Complex Problem Solving 3.4
  7. 7. Writing 3.3
  8. 8. Speaking 3.3

Knowledge areas

  1. 1. Computers and Electronics 4.4
  2. 2. Engineering and Technology 4.4
  3. 3. English Language 3.8
  4. 4. Design 3.6
  5. 5. Mathematics 3.5
  6. 6. Customer and Personal Service 3.3
Pay vs Architecture and Engineering Occupations peers
-35%
vs mid peer median $120,630
This role $78,190/yr
$78K
National median
↑ +1%
Growth 2024-2034
8,400
Annual openings
95,130
Estimated US jobs
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Highest-pay peer · $130K

Typical Entry and Preparation Assignments

Entry education Associate's degree

Top Paying States for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

1. California $86,090
2. Hawaii $96,200
3. Rhode Island $98,600
4. Maryland $95,830
5. District of Columbia $97,620
6. New Mexico $96,070
7. Wyoming $99,840
8. Washington $93,930
9. Alaska $92,760
10. Nevada $88,160

Other Architecture and Engineering Occupations titles

  1. 1. Environmental Engineers $107,110
  2. 2. Industrial Engineers $102,440
  3. 3. Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,220
  4. 4. Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $106,220
  5. 5. Electrical Engineers $120,630
  6. 6. Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $112,230

Among Architecture and Engineering Occupations peers on this card, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians sits 35% below the mid peer median ($120,630). Its own median is $78,190.

Employment Projections expect +1% change between 2024 and 2034 (slower than average vs baseline 3.1%). About 8,400 annual openings are projected. BLS assigns Associate's degree as typical education needed for entry. These are occupation-level assignments, not universal requirements. BLS does not publish a separate occupation-specific safety rate for this role; its broad SOC-group rate is excluded from this career card's grade.

Highest published state median in this ranking: California at $86,090. The table records differences without proving causes. Highest-pay peer shown here: Electronics Engineers, Except Computer at $130,220. Compare the same statistic in the relevant local wage area before treating the national median as a personal benchmark; OEWS excludes employer benefits.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay-rank #24 in Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians sits at pay-rank #24 of 36 detailed Architecture and Engineering Occupations, the middle third of the major-group median table. ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.

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Data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024-2034.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pays 35% below its major-group peer median. See the state map and the peers closest to (and furthest from) this line.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary map

State, metro, and percentile for SOC 17-3023

California · top state for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

$86K published median

Hawaii · #2 state pay

$96K · behind California

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Highest-pay peer vs Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · $130K

Industrial Engineers

Lower-pay peer beside Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians · $102K

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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer card

Top peer in this major group

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians mid-table among Architecture and Engineering Occupations? ▼
Yes: pay-rank #24 of 36 detailed Architecture and Engineering Occupations, the middle third. Mid-table neighbors: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other ($78K), Landscape Architects ($80K), Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ($81K), Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians ($83K). ROW_NUMBER on median; title breaks ties.
What do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians do day to day? ▼
O*NET lists published task statements for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Leading ones include: Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning; Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments; Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assembl…; Install or maintain electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, varia…. These are occupation-level task descriptions, not every employer's job description.
Which O*NET skills rank highest for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians? ▼
For SOC 17-3023, O*NET importance scores lead with Reading Comprehension (3.9), Critical Thinking (3.8), Active Listening (3.6), Troubleshooting (3.5). Knowledge areas emphasize Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, English Language. These are occupation-level profiles, not a hiring checklist for every employer.
What is the OEWS national median for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians? ▼
May 2025 OEWS reports $78,190 as the national median for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. The published 10th-90th range is $49,510 to $115,700. Beside Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($130,220), this is the occupation-level national figure, not a local offer.
What employment change does BLS publish for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians? ▼
The 2024-2034 projection for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is +1%. Projected annual openings: about 8,400. Relative to the current all-occupations baseline of 3.1%: slower than average.
What typical entry education does BLS assign to Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians? ▼
BLS assigns Associate's degree as the typical-education-needed-for-entry category for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. These are occupation-level labels, not every employer's hiring rule.
Which three states show the highest OEWS medians for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians? ▼
California ($86,090), Hawaii ($96,200), Rhode Island ($98,600) lead this ranking. The table does not identify why those state estimates differ.

Source data and WageDex calculations are identified in context on this page. Wage and state figures use BLS OEWS May 2025; growth and education use BLS Employment Projections for 2024-2034; safety fields cite BLS CFOI/SOII; task statements cite O*NET where shown. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

Disclaimer: Wage and outlook figures on this page are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute career, financial, or salary-negotiation advice. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, and local conditions; consult a career counselor or the hiring employer for guidance specific to your situation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OES Occupational wage estimates by area and industry · 2025

Federal sources on this Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians card
  • BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS / OES) - national median and percentiles for SOC 17-3023. bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET OnLine - task and skill statements for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. onetcenter.org
  • BLS Employment Projections - 2024-2034 change and openings for this occupation. bls.gov/emp
  • U.S. Census Bureau ACS - demographic and labor-force context for state and metro geography. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
  • IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) - payroll-tax aggregate context for wage comparisons. irs.gov/statistics