Tech & EngineeringStable

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician

Q: What is the salary of a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician?

The typical salary range is $54,026 - $108,052 per year.

Operational-level

Also known as: Analog Circuit Designer, Analog Device Designer, Analysis Specialist, Applied Technologist

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Electrical TechnologyElectronics EngineeringCircuit DesignIndustrial ControlsElectromechanical SystemsEngineeringManufacturingMaintenance & RepairCreativeTechnical

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Outlook

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+2.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

8,100

per year (US)

Jobs today

96,900

in 2025 → 99,200 (2035)

Typical entry education

Associate's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

Moderate

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Low

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Électricien
Monteur-câbleur
Technicien de maintenance industrielle

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician

Where it can lead

Ingénieur électricien
Responsable R&D en électronique
Chef de projet technique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will enhance this career by automating routine diagnostic tasks and predictive maintenance, allowing technicians to focus on complex problem-solving and innovation. AI-powered tools will aid in faster fault detection, optimize design processes, and provide access to vast knowledge bases, increasing efficiency and accuracy in the next 5-10 years.

Salary

$78,190

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position