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Career overview · SOC 17-3023

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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.

Also called: Communications Technologist · Electrical Engineering Technician · Electrical Technician · Electronics Engineering Technician · Electronics Technician · Engineering Technician (Engineering Tech)

Median pay (national)
$77,180
$48,250–$111,790 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
92,710
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+0.6%
~8,400 openings/yr
Typical entry
Associate's degree

What the numbers say

Refit analysis ·Pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians shows a broad range: the top 10% earn $111,790 versus $48,250 at the bottom 10% — 2.3x. The median of $77,180 leaves roughly 45% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 — slower than the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 8,400 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 52 states with released data, District of Columbia pays the most for this role (median $102,500, +33% vs the national median), while Puerto Rico sits lowest at $42,510 — a 141% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook as in-demand technologies for this role.

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Top skills employers ask for

Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics
  • Learning Strategies
  • Science

What they actually do

Core O*NET tasks for this role.

  • 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, assemblies, or systems.
  • Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
  • Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
  • Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
  • Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
  • Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
  • Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
  • Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.

Tools & technology

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • C
  • C++
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Eclipse IDE
  • JavaScript
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Visual Basic
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

Knowledge areas

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Production and Processing