Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$100,550
- Alaska$96,490
- Hawaii$95,310
- Maryland$94,540
- California$93,750
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- South Dakota$61,250
- Tennessee$66,410
- Kentucky$67,980
- Ohio$69,180
- Nebraska$69,380
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $100,550 | $97,620 | $48 | +24.6% | 240 |
| 2 | Alaska | $96,490 | $92,760 | $46 | +19.6% | 230 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $95,310 | $96,200 | $46 | +18.1% | 460 |
| 4 | Maryland | $94,540 | $95,830 | $45 | +17.2% | 2,170 |
| 5 | California | $93,750 | $86,090 | $45 | +16.2% | 13,450 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $93,610 | $98,600 | $45 | +16% | 290 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $92,880 | $99,840 | $45 | +15.1% | 200 |
| 8 | Washington | $92,720 | $93,930 | $45 | +14.9% | 2,540 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $92,370 | $96,070 | $44 | +14.5% | 1,000 |
| 10 | Nevada | $91,290 | $88,160 | $44 | +13.2% | 1,140 |
| 11 | Maine | $87,980 | $83,440 | $42 | +9% | 270 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $87,320 | $85,510 | $42 | +8.2% | 2,250 |
| 13 | Illinois | $86,320 | $85,510 | $42 | +7% | 1,980 |
| 14 | Virginia | $86,060 | $79,540 | $41 | +6.7% | 4,670 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $85,250 | $82,990 | $41 | +5.7% | 1,000 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $85,250 | $85,440 | $41 | +5.7% | 300 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $83,040 | $81,390 | $40 | +2.9% | 1,190 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $81,880 | $80,880 | $39 | +1.5% | 1,170 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $81,560 | $80,930 | $39 | +1.1% | 120 |
| 20 | Montana | $81,470 | $82,050 | $39 | +1% | 140 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $81,110 | $81,180 | $39 | +0.5% | 650 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $79,250 | $78,280 | $38 | -1.8% | 1,540 |
| 23 | Oregon | $79,180 | $77,990 | $38 | -1.9% | 1,920 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $79,000 | $77,710 | $38 | -2.1% | 4,030 |
| 25 | Arizona | $78,830 | $77,960 | $38 | -2.3% | 2,260 |
| 26 | Colorado | $78,830 | $77,440 | $38 | -2.3% | 1,410 |
| 27 | Georgia | $78,450 | $78,070 | $38 | -2.8% | 1,630 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $77,890 | $76,040 | $37 | -3.5% | 2,490 |
| 29 | New York | $77,540 | $77,040 | $37 | -3.9% | 4,390 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $75,840 | $73,450 | $36 | -6% | 2,060 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $75,470 | $76,070 | $36 | -6.5% | 3,470 |
| 32 | Alabama | $75,430 | $74,500 | $36 | -6.5% | 1,620 |
| 33 | Indiana | $75,340 | $70,540 | $36 | -6.6% | 1,800 |
| 34 | Vermont | $74,930 | $74,760 | $36 | -7.1% | 300 |
| 35 | Iowa | $74,800 | $74,840 | $36 | -7.3% | 880 |
| 36 | Utah | $74,730 | $72,670 | $36 | -7.4% | 1,420 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $74,640 | $74,560 | $36 | -7.5% | 590 |
| 38 | Missouri | $74,370 | $72,120 | $36 | -7.8% | 1,390 |
| 39 | Florida | $73,820 | $73,190 | $35 | -8.5% | 4,710 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $73,700 | $71,880 | $35 | -8.7% | 1,520 |
| 41 | Texas | $73,620 | $74,050 | $35 | -8.8% | 8,960 |
| 42 | Idaho | $73,570 | $77,170 | $35 | -8.8% | 650 |
| 43 | Michigan | $73,230 | $74,800 | $35 | -9.2% | 2,350 |
| 44 | Delaware | $73,200 | $67,360 | $35 | -9.3% | 130 |
| 45 | Kansas | $71,340 | $70,310 | $34 | -11.6% | 770 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $71,300 | $69,960 | $34 | -11.6% | 310 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $69,380 | $65,490 | $33 | -14% | 710 |
| 48 | Ohio | $69,180 | $63,300 | $33 | -14.3% | 3,260 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $67,980 | $64,120 | $33 | -15.7% | 1,060 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $66,410 | $63,750 | $32 | -17.7% | 1,820 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $61,250 | $58,340 | $29 | -24.1% | 200 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 328 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area | $118,430 | $109,270 | 50 |
| 2 | Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $116,040 | $117,270 | 170 |
| 3 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $111,060 | $97,420 | 50 |
| 4 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $106,250 | $108,520 | 250 |
| 5 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $103,480 | $97,300 | 50 |
| 6 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $103,170 | $106,180 | 540 |
| 7 | Lexington Park, MD | $102,640 | $104,490 | 310 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge, LA | $102,380 | $102,660 | 290 |
| 9 | Albuquerque, NM | $102,250 | $95,490 | 390 |
| 10 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $100,790 | $96,450 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Publishing Industries | $136,430 | $125,820 | 70 |
| 2 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $120,140 | $117,000 | 160 |
| 3 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $110,110 | $109,450 | 60 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $107,600 | $112,140 | 280 |
| 5 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $107,110 | $95,170 | 200 |
| 6 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $107,110 | $95,170 | 200 |
| 7 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $105,750 | $94,790 | 60 |
| 8 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $105,600 | $107,830 | 7,330 |
| 9 | Rail Transportation | $105,540 | $101,150 | 60 |
| 10 | Rail Transportation | $105,540 | $101,150 | 60 |
| 11 | Pipeline Transportation | $104,340 | $103,170 | 190 |
| 12 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $101,840 | $100,160 | 1,290 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $78,190 per year (mean $80,680), and about 80% earn between $49,510 and $115,700.
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,680 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians at $100,550 per year (median $97,620).
What is the job outlook for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +0.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 8,400 openings per year.
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