Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians does

Install, maintain, and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems under the supervision of engineers. They troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help develop new electrical technologies in manufacturing and service industries.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
• Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr