Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer to increase by 3.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 98,200 to 101,800 jobs. Its estimate of 4,900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($130,220), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
98,200
Projected employment (2034)
101,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,900
Pay & Preparation
$130,220
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Complex Problem Solving (4/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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