Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians to increase by 2.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 96,900 to 99,200 jobs. Its estimate of 8,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($78,190), education (Associate'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)
96,900
Projected employment (2034)
99,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
8,100
Pay & Preparation
$78,190
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Troubleshooting (3.62/5) • Repairing (3.5/5) • Speaking (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.38/5)
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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