SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · United States
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $78,190 per year, measured over 95,130 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $99,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 71.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $99,840 and South Dakota pays $58,340.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $99,840 | 200 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $98,600 | 290 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $97,620 | 240 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $96,200 | 460 | |
| 5 | New Mexico | $96,070 | 1,000 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $95,830 | 2,170 | |
| 7 | Washington | $93,930 | 2,540 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $92,760 | 230 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $88,160 | 1,140 | |
| 10 | California | $86,090 | 13,450 |
States with the most Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 13,450 | $86,090 | |
| 2 | Texas | 8,960 | $74,050 | |
| 3 | Florida | 4,710 | $73,190 | |
| 4 | Virginia | 4,670 | $79,540 | |
| 5 | New York | 4,390 | $77,040 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 4,030 | $77,710 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 3,470 | $76,070 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 3,260 | $63,300 | |
| 9 | Washington | 2,540 | $93,930 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 2,490 | $76,040 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton | $106,250 | 250 |
| 2 | Atlantic City | $103,480 | 50 |
| 3 | Bakersfield | $103,170 | 540 |
| 4 | Lexington Park | $102,640 | 310 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge | $102,380 | 290 |
| 6 | Albuquerque | $102,250 | 390 |
| 7 | Casper | $99,840 | 40 |
| 8 | Seattle | $98,180 | 1,570 |
| 9 | Lake Charles | $97,740 | 40 |
| 10 | Oxnard | $97,680 | 690 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.