Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician Salary
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn a median $78,190 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
What electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians do
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.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 8,100
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is projected to grow 2.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 8,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$8,372
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,848
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,134
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$63,837
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,510 | $23.80 | $41,961 |
| 25th percentile | $61,610 | $29.62 | $51,684 |
| Median (50th) | $78,190 | $37.59 | $63,837 |
| 75th percentile | $97,650 | $46.95 | $77,527 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $115,700 | $55.63 | $90,225 |
Best cities for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $95,280 | $69,989 | $63,383 | 2,880 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $75,580 | $62,001 | $60,142 | 2,720 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $84,090 | $63,808 | $58,602 | 2,590 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $82,000 | $62,686 | $55,690 | 2,960 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $78,190 | $60,147 | $55,555 | 3,290 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $81,940 | $62,019 | $54,610 | 3,230 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $95,280
- Washington, DC — $84,090
- New York, NY — $82,000
- Los Angeles, CA — $81,940
- Boston, MA — $78,190
- Dallas, TX — $75,580
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $99,840 | +15.0% | $79,067 | $58,800 – $111,060 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $98,600 | +3.9% | $75,113 | $57,460 – $128,280 | 290 |
| District of Columbia | $97,620 | −4.8% | $72,176 | $68,230 – $140,670 | 240 |
| Hawaii | $96,200 | +10.8% | $70,726 | $67,280 – $120,270 | 460 |
| New Mexico | $96,070 | +16.3% | $73,039 | $59,940 – $124,110 | 1,000 |
| Maryland | $95,830 | −2.9% | $72,058 | $56,200 – $131,810 | 2,170 |
| Washington | $93,930 | +11.1% | $74,910 | $59,440 – $127,020 | 2,540 |
| Alaska | $92,760 | +4.2% | $74,087 | $77,210 – $127,740 | 230 |
| Nevada | $88,160 | +4.3% | $70,851 | $50,660 – $130,450 | 1,140 |
| California | $86,090 | +1.8% | $64,498 | $59,590 – $138,400 | 13,450 |
| Illinois | $85,510 | +11.7% | $64,898 | $56,960 – $120,900 | 1,980 |
| New Jersey | $85,510 | +1.2% | $65,729 | $58,460 – $118,120 | 2,250 |
| West Virginia | $85,440 | +1.1% | $65,754 | $61,210 – $111,690 | 300 |
| Maine | $83,440 | −0.8% | $63,060 | $61,730 – $120,430 | 270 |
| Louisiana | $82,990 | +2.0% | $65,110 | $48,940 – $116,080 | 1,000 |
| Montana | $82,050 | +8.1% | $63,277 | $38,210 – $114,620 | 140 |
| Connecticut | $81,390 | +2.0% | $63,186 | $52,420 – $112,580 | 1,190 |
| Mississippi | $81,180 | +1.0% | $63,425 | $49,130 – $113,450 | 650 |
| North Dakota | $80,930 | +8.4% | $65,445 | $55,750 – $112,330 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $80,880 | −1.6% | $62,635 | $52,010 – $112,260 | 1,170 |
| Virginia | $79,540 | −5.9% | $61,027 | $56,920 – $123,610 | 4,670 |
| Minnesota | $78,280 | +1.5% | $60,100 | $55,740 – $101,250 | 1,540 |
| Georgia | $78,070 | +4.1% | $60,323 | $48,470 – $108,890 | 1,630 |
| Oregon | $77,990 | +0.8% | $57,701 | $54,640 – $105,310 | 1,920 |
| Arizona | $77,960 | −1.0% | $61,935 | $54,480 – $103,170 | 2,260 |
| Massachusetts | $77,710 | −1.2% | $59,833 | $57,670 – $105,820 | 4,030 |
| Colorado | $77,440 | +2.2% | $60,610 | $52,110 – $105,350 | 1,410 |
| Idaho | $77,170 | +0.5% | $60,137 | $40,930 – $99,620 | 650 |
| New York | $77,040 | −0.7% | $59,464 | $48,760 – $111,820 | 4,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,070 | +13.2% | $60,010 | $47,950 – $99,930 | 3,470 |
| North Carolina | $76,040 | +6.1% | $59,799 | $49,880 – $106,350 | 2,490 |
| Iowa | $74,840 | +0.9% | $59,288 | $47,020 – $107,660 | 880 |
| Michigan | $74,800 | +7.9% | $58,524 | $46,590 – $100,420 | 2,350 |
| Vermont | $74,760 | +10.1% | $58,950 | $54,440 – $98,610 | 300 |
| New Hampshire | $74,560 | +6.8% | $61,283 | $51,000 – $101,140 | 590 |
| Alabama | $74,500 | −5.1% | $57,781 | $45,500 – $108,720 | 1,620 |
| Texas | $74,050 | +6.2% | $60,924 | $41,550 – $105,560 | 8,960 |
| South Carolina | $73,450 | +7.5% | $57,252 | $49,470 – $107,590 | 2,060 |
| Florida | $73,190 | +9.8% | $60,319 | $49,240 – $101,170 | 4,710 |
| Utah | $72,670 | +10.4% | $57,649 | $44,660 – $104,830 | 1,420 |
| Missouri | $72,120 | −14.7% | $57,114 | $49,480 – $103,240 | 1,390 |
| Wisconsin | $71,880 | +6.8% | $56,968 | $49,470 – $102,350 | 1,520 |
| Indiana | $70,540 | +12.8% | $56,403 | $47,200 – $115,210 | 1,800 |
| Kansas | $70,310 | −3.8% | $55,169 | $47,810 – $100,480 | 770 |
| Arkansas | $69,960 | −0.5% | $55,531 | $44,140 – $99,290 | 310 |
| Delaware | $67,360 | +10.3% | $53,113 | $49,420 – $107,310 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $65,490 | +2.9% | $52,701 | $48,000 – $93,540 | 710 |
| Kentucky | $64,120 | −11.7% | $51,574 | $44,830 – $98,370 | 1,060 |
| Tennessee | $63,750 | +2.7% | $53,403 | $36,710 – $96,100 | 1,820 |
| Ohio | $63,300 | −11.8% | $52,083 | $48,240 – $96,780 | 3,260 |
| South Dakota | $58,340 | −0.9% | $49,056 | $47,180 – $85,510 | 200 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician | $66,120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $64,950 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician | $59,920 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $76,870 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Mechanical Drafter | $71,550 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is $78,190 a year ($37.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,510 and the top 10% earn over $115,700. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $99,840. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 95,130 people work as electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians nationwide.