Career Profile
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design and develop electrical and electronic equipment.
General Information
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. Excludes Broadcast Technicians (27-4012).
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Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 41 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $29.47/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.80, while experienced workers are paid $34.57. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 281 Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 318.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians include Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologists & Technicians is Some college, no degree. 39% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.