U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsAssemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180,440 | 1.7 % | $14.96 | $31,110 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $9.43 | $11.16 | $13.99 | $17.70 | $22.32 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $19,620 | $23,210 | $29,100 | $36,810 | $46,420 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 50,320 | 13.70 | $14.38 | $29,910 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 25,350 | 6.27 | $16.11 | $33,500 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 19,970 | 14.87 | $14.78 | $30,750 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 11,350 | 10.01 | $14.93 | $31,050 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 11,140 | 9.53 | $14.11 | $29,350 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 2,890 | 15.44 | $15.11 | $31,430 |
| Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 19,970 | 14.87 | $14.78 | $30,750 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 50,320 | 13.70 | $14.38 | $29,910 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 11,350 | 10.01 | $14.93 | $31,050 |
| Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 11,140 | 9.53 | $14.11 | $29,350 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 600 | 0.39 | $20.70 | $43,050 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 370 | 0.06 | $20.26 | $42,140 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 40 | (7) | $19.77 | $41,110 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 840 | 0.94 | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 560 | 0.37 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
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 | 21,500 | 1.54 | 1.08 | $15.46 | $32,160 |
| Texas | 17,690 | 1.75 | 1.24 | $14.81 | $30,810 |
| New York | 12,920 | 1.55 | 1.09 | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,700 | 1.77 | 1.25 | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| Florida | 9,070 | 1.28 | 0.90 | $14.14 | $29,400 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 6,020 | 3.84 | 2.70 | $15.15 | $31,520 |
| New Hampshire | 2,120 | 3.52 | 2.48 | $14.69 | $30,550 |
| South Dakota | 1,140 | 2.93 | 2.06 | $11.56 | $24,040 |
| Utah | 2,740 | 2.38 | 1.68 | $16.03 | $33,330 |
| Wisconsin | 6,170 | 2.37 | 1.67 | $15.92 | $33,120 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 310 | 0.17 | 0.12 | $18.90 | $39,300 |
| Nevada | 550 | 0.49 | 0.34 | $17.35 | $36,090 |
| Georgia | 2,580 | 0.69 | 0.49 | $16.70 | $34,740 |
| Massachusetts | 6,200 | 1.99 | 1.40 | $16.22 | $33,740 |
| Maryland | 3,050 | 1.24 | 0.87 | $16.17 | $33,630 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 5,740 | 2.87 | 2.02 | $16.33 | $33,960 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 5,570 | 5.79 | 4.08 | $15.38 | $31,990 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5,540 | 6.46 | 4.55 | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 5,470 | 1.54 | 1.09 | $14.72 | $30,620 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,300 | 1.72 | 1.21 | $14.78 | $30,750 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,940 | 1.03 | 0.73 | $14.07 | $29,270 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 3,500 | 4.61 | 3.25 | $13.42 | $27,910 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,420 | 2.04 | 1.44 | $15.58 | $32,400 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 3,230 | 0.65 | 0.46 | $14.51 | $30,190 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 2,810 | 1.70 | 1.19 | $17.30 | $35,990 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton, NY | 1,440 | 13.50 | 9.51 | $14.70 | $30,570 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 490 | 10.28 | 7.24 | $14.42 | $29,990 |
| Danbury, CT | 650 | 9.91 | 6.98 | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | 600 | 9.71 | 6.84 | $14.13 | $29,390 |
| Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford, MA-NH NECTA Division | 890 | 7.84 | 5.52 | $14.31 | $29,770 |
| Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division | 860 | 6.69 | 4.71 | $14.99 | $31,180 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 5,540 | 6.46 | 4.55 | $17.33 | $36,050 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 630 | 6.37 | 4.49 | $10.01 | $20,820 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 590 | 5.97 | 4.20 | $17.03 | $35,410 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA | 5,570 | 5.79 | 4.08 | $15.38 | $31,990 |