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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is a notable career in the 17 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 17-3023 |
| title | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 17-3023.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 17 |
| tot emp | 92,710 |
| a mean | 78,580 |
| a median | 77,180 |
| a pct10 | 48,250 |
| a pct25 | 60,610 |
| a pct75 | 94,810 |
| a pct90 | 111,790 |
| h mean | 37 |
| h median | 37 |
The day-to-day work of a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians typically centers on modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.44 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $102,500 and lowest in South Dakota at $58,860 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Alaska, Wyoming) average $94,384. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $102,500 | $106,490 | $72,390 | $143,210 | 150 |
| Maryland | $98,660 | $95,550 | $63,340 | $126,960 | 2,080 |
| Rhode Island | $94,910 | $89,860 | $50,370 | $125,130 | 290 |
| Alaska | $89,030 | $91,590 | $62,190 | $124,400 | 290 |
| Wyoming | $86,820 | $88,590 | $68,470 | $108,080 | 160 |
| Hawaii | $86,810 | $89,660 | $52,530 | $117,850 | 590 |
| California | $84,530 | $90,560 | $58,580 | $130,540 | 12,460 |
| Missouri | $84,530 | $86,870 | $51,650 | $127,430 | 1,160 |
| Nevada | $84,530 | $85,310 | $41,940 | $127,250 | 1,070 |
| New Jersey | $84,530 | $87,330 | $58,670 | $115,240 | 1,760 |
| Virginia | $84,530 | $87,760 | $55,110 | $124,920 | 4,030 |
| Washington | $84,530 | $88,450 | $58,240 | $126,440 | 2,390 |
| West Virginia | $84,530 | $84,040 | $58,480 | $108,690 | 350 |
| Maine | $84,140 | $87,360 | $63,420 | $117,870 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $82,570 | $81,650 | $50,150 | $110,440 | 1,070 |
| Oklahoma | $82,220 | $81,580 | $49,980 | $108,490 | 1,380 |
| Louisiana | $81,350 | $84,990 | $51,500 | $119,230 | 1,100 |
| Mississippi | $80,410 | $78,450 | $50,880 | $109,850 | 670 |
| Connecticut | $79,820 | $83,200 | $51,950 | $118,040 | 1,280 |
| Arizona | $78,760 | $77,290 | $48,760 | $107,530 | 2,360 |
| Massachusetts | $78,660 | $78,500 | $51,070 | $102,300 | 3,950 |
| Alabama | $78,520 | $79,950 | $48,430 | $120,040 | 1,950 |
| New York | $77,550 | $78,150 | $48,700 | $111,850 | 4,270 |
| Oregon | $77,390 | $78,610 | $56,260 | $102,130 | 2,320 |
| Minnesota | $77,110 | $77,690 | $55,280 | $99,220 | 1,200 |
| Idaho | $76,810 | $76,140 | $49,240 | $100,060 | 680 |
| Illinois | $76,520 | $76,020 | $49,940 | $98,220 | 2,110 |
| Montana | $75,910 | $73,890 | $40,030 | $110,920 | 140 |
| Colorado | $75,740 | $78,160 | $53,590 | $107,450 | 1,290 |
| Georgia | $75,000 | $77,580 | $46,530 | $114,590 | 2,150 |
| North Dakota | $74,670 | $73,010 | $52,270 | $94,680 | 140 |
| Iowa | $74,140 | $72,100 | $38,290 | $108,900 | 870 |
| Kansas | $73,060 | $73,240 | $49,230 | $101,560 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $72,610 | $69,040 | $42,090 | $95,610 | 1,020 |
| Ohio | $71,770 | $72,410 | $43,020 | $105,650 | 2,030 |
| North Carolina | $71,670 | $72,300 | $47,150 | $101,440 | 2,040 |
| Arkansas | $70,340 | $70,680 | $49,400 | $94,700 | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $69,830 | $72,300 | $50,010 | $98,330 | 700 |
| Texas | $69,720 | $70,910 | $36,040 | $102,900 | 8,160 |
| Michigan | $69,310 | $70,400 | $45,100 | $98,020 | 2,510 |
| South Carolina | $68,310 | $73,330 | $44,500 | $112,250 | 1,880 |
| Vermont | $67,900 | $72,370 | $52,890 | $95,810 | 370 |
| Wisconsin | $67,290 | $70,100 | $47,850 | $98,540 | 1,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,200 | $70,140 | $45,610 | $96,600 | 3,610 |
| Florida | $66,630 | $70,230 | $48,520 | $96,620 | 5,240 |
| Utah | $65,830 | $70,030 | $38,690 | $99,950 | 1,190 |
| Nebraska | $63,630 | $65,910 | $48,270 | $85,450 | 580 |
| Indiana | $62,540 | $70,370 | $45,370 | $109,720 | 1,970 |
| Tennessee | $62,050 | $64,340 | $38,480 | $92,310 | 2,180 |
| Delaware | $61,060 | $63,660 | $39,060 | $84,530 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $58,860 | $60,540 | $40,510 | $84,530 | 230 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Analog Circuit Designer or Analog Device Designer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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