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Average Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician make in the United States?

The average salary for a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician in the United States is $74,440, but the range typically falls between $57,990 and $85,680. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $35.79, with a range between $27.88 and $41.19.

There are approximately 97,420 people employed as a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians.The state with the best pay for a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $92,730, while South Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $56,430.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$46,420$22.32
25th Percentile$57,990$27.88
Median$72,800$35
75th Percentile$85,680$41.19
90th Percentile$105,320$50.63

Average electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician salary by location

The salary of a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians are Alaska, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, Hawaii while the worst states are South Dakota, Delaware, Tennessee, Nebraska, Mississippi.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$44,340$69,860$100,040
Alaska$65,870$92,730$118,770
Arizona$47,510$75,040$100,680
Arkansas$38,830$62,650$82,180
California$52,460$85,060$122,010
Colorado$51,080$78,060$107,010
Connecticut$48,910$77,930$110,890
Delaware$37,100$60,900$82,180
District of Columbia$62,470$91,470$124,650
Florida$44,830$65,540$89,810
Georgia$48,280$82,690$128,940
Hawaii$79,790$89,320$111,990
Idaho$46,630$66,140$89,810
Illinois$48,690$73,160$101,880
Indiana$44,180$70,240$105,100
Iowa$35,360$68,450$102,300
Kansas$47,540$71,690$99,990
Kentucky$44,700$67,890$89,870
Louisiana$48,920$78,040$109,730
Maine$44,390$75,090$102,830
Maryland$60,100$90,020$122,550
Massachusetts$46,100$68,660$93,520
Michigan$39,480$66,130$96,120
Minnesota$51,850$71,910$92,620
Mississippi$38,450$62,930$99,380
Missouri$41,280$72,110$99,380
Montana$38,010$67,720$89,810
Nebraska$46,420$63,810$82,180
Nevada$34,180$68,580$100,730
New Hampshire$47,530$69,920$96,920
New Jersey$50,020$73,440$106,430
New Mexico$47,380$77,700$104,320
New York$49,110$73,800$104,880
North Carolina$44,590$69,820$96,620
North Dakota$50,470$77,690$101,630
Ohio$46,550$74,200$106,460
Oklahoma$46,710$75,350$102,630
Oregon$50,610$73,750$101,970
Pennsylvania$45,460$68,250$90,060
Rhode Island$35,650$74,190$120,140
South Carolina$42,040$70,060$103,190
South Dakota$38,480$56,430$82,180
Tennessee$38,250$61,860$86,650
Texas$37,750$68,400$102,350
Utah$44,550$69,620$96,620
Vermont$50,130$69,590$90,400
Virginia$55,470$86,580$119,910
Washington$54,290$84,280$116,690
West Virginia$49,130$73,180$102,230
Wisconsin$45,870$68,470$98,880
Wyoming$63,940$79,830$101,690

Even between cities, the salary of a electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA with an average salary of $114,870.The city with the lowest average salary for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $46,970.

Areas with highest average salaries for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

  1. Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area, VA - $114,870
  2. California-Lexington Park area, MD - $101,760
  3. Fort Collins, CO - $99,180
  4. Central Utah nonmetropolitan area, UT - $96,780
  5. Bremerton-Silverdale area, WA - $95,960

Areas with lowest average salaries for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians

  1. Northeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $46,970
  2. Reno, NV - $49,420
  3. Western Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA - $49,770
  4. Morristown, TN - $52,200
  5. Lima, OH - $52,990

Employment trends for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians in the United States

The number of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians has decreased by -17,850. On average, the number of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians has been increasing by -3.9% each year. The salary of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians has increased by $6,130. On average, the salary of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians has been increasing by 2.2% each year.

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How electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians salaries compare to other architecture and engineering occupations

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians are part of the architecture and engineering occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all architecture and engineering occupations jobs here.

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