U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsApply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Excludes "Broadcast Technicians" (27-4012).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 147,750 | 1.4 % | $27.26 | $56,690 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $16.38 | $20.90 | $26.94 | $32.27 | $39.08 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $34,070 | $43,470 | $56,040 | $67,110 | $81,290 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | 17,130 | 1.34 | $27.01 | $56,190 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 15,440 | 4.20 | $25.02 | $52,040 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 10,590 | 2.62 | $25.32 | $52,660 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,040 | 0.40 | $37.11 | $77,180 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 7,950 | 2.01 | $29.87 | $62,120 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 15,440 | 4.20 | $25.02 | $52,040 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 4,180 | 3.68 | $25.35 | $52,730 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 10,590 | 2.62 | $25.32 | $52,660 |
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 430 | 2.28 | $23.51 | $48,890 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 7,950 | 2.01 | $29.87 | $62,120 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,040 | 0.40 | $37.11 | $77,180 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 400 | 0.26 | $34.39 | $71,520 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 260 | 0.24 | $33.70 | $70,090 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 730 | 0.27 | $31.41 | $65,340 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 3,860 | 0.07 | $30.60 | $63,640 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 18,870 | 1.35 | 1.16 | $29.79 | $61,970 |
| Texas | 15,660 | 1.55 | 1.34 | $27.76 | $57,740 |
| Florida | 8,260 | 1.16 | 1.00 | $25.05 | $52,100 |
| New York | 7,480 | 0.90 | 0.77 | $27.67 | $57,550 |
| Massachusetts | 6,960 | 2.23 | 1.92 | $27.03 | $56,230 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 710 | 2.30 | 1.98 | $40.07 | $83,340 |
| Massachusetts | 6,960 | 2.23 | 1.92 | $27.03 | $56,230 |
| New Mexico | 1,560 | 2.00 | 1.72 | $27.80 | $57,820 |
| Arizona | 4,620 | 1.95 | 1.68 | $25.35 | $52,730 |
| Virginia | 6,180 | 1.75 | 1.51 | $28.03 | $58,300 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 710 | 2.30 | 1.98 | $40.07 | $83,340 |
| District of Columbia | 440 | 0.69 | 0.60 | $34.14 | $71,010 |
| Nevada | 1,370 | 1.23 | 1.06 | $31.34 | $65,200 |
| Maryland | 3,600 | 1.46 | 1.26 | $31.15 | $64,790 |
| Hawaii | 520 | 0.91 | 0.78 | $30.76 | $63,980 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,970 | 1.59 | 1.37 | $29.09 | $60,510 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,930 | 1.97 | 1.69 | $26.69 | $55,510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,890 | 1.02 | 0.88 | $31.09 | $64,680 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 3,730 | 4.35 | 3.74 | $29.44 | $61,230 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 3,620 | 2.15 | 1.85 | $24.69 | $51,360 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,570 | 2.15 | 1.85 | $28.55 | $59,370 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 3,400 | 0.96 | 0.83 | $26.24 | $54,570 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,270 | 1.43 | 1.23 | $29.30 | $60,940 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,070 | 0.62 | 0.53 | $30.14 | $62,700 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA | 2,610 | 2.11 | 1.81 | $30.75 | $63,960 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI | 380 | 7.51 | 6.46 | $27.28 | $56,740 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 1,380 | 7.29 | 6.27 | $24.76 | $51,500 |
| Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division | 760 | 6.72 | 5.78 | $25.57 | $53,190 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 460 | 6.12 | 5.27 | (8) | (8) |
| Huntsville, AL | 1,150 | 5.69 | 4.90 | $25.50 | $53,040 |
| Sumter, SC | 190 | 5.59 | 4.81 | $18.20 | $37,860 |
| Salisbury, MD | 250 | 4.89 | 4.21 | $26.32 | $54,750 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 260 | 4.55 | 3.92 | $30.25 | $62,920 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 3,730 | 4.35 | 3.74 | $29.44 | $61,230 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 380 | 3.85 | 3.31 | $28.26 | $58,780 |
