Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians is a professional role in the Architecture and Engineering job family, focused on Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicianss do
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.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningTroubleshootingRepairingComplex Problem Solving
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing
38,090 workers
$77,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
20,640 workers
$80,500
Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
11,240 workers
$102,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS
9,440 workers
$106,500
Utilities
6,310 workers
$101,000
Sectors 48 and 49 – Transportation and Warehousing
4,370 workers
$86,000
Information
3,470 workers
$94,000
Construction
3,190 workers
$75,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pays 21% below the average across 36 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $105,500).
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How much does a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?
The average base salary for a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $83,500 per year, or about $40.14 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $64,000 and $101,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $105,500 across 36 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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