Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$49,510
- 25th Percentile — Junior$61,610
- 50th Percentile — Median$78,190
- 75th Percentile — Senior$97,650
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$115,700
The top 10% of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists earn $115,700 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $49,510, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $100,550 | +24.6% |
| Alaska | $96,490 | +19.6% |
| Hawaii | $95,310 | +18.1% |
| Maryland | $94,540 | +17.2% |
| California | $93,750 | +16.2% |
| Rhode Island | $93,610 | +16.0% |
| Wyoming | $92,880 | +15.1% |
| Washington | $92,720 | +14.9% |
| New Mexico | $92,370 | +14.5% |
| Nevada | $91,290 | +13.2% |
| Maine | $87,980 | +9.0% |
| New Jersey | $87,320 | +8.2% |
| Illinois | $86,320 | +7.0% |
| Virginia | $86,060 | +6.7% |
| Louisiana | $85,250 | +5.7% |
| West Virginia | $85,250 | +5.7% |
| Connecticut | $83,040 | +2.9% |
| Oklahoma | $81,880 | +1.5% |
| North Dakota | $81,560 | +1.1% |
| Montana | $81,470 | +1.0% |
| Mississippi | $81,110 | +0.5% |
| Minnesota | $79,250 | -1.8% |
| Oregon | $79,180 | -1.9% |
| Massachusetts | $79,000 | -2.1% |
| Arizona | $78,830 | -2.3% |
| Colorado | $78,830 | -2.3% |
| Georgia | $78,450 | -2.8% |
| North Carolina | $77,890 | -3.5% |
| New York | $77,540 | -3.9% |
| South Carolina | $75,840 | -6.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $75,470 | -6.5% |
| Alabama | $75,430 | -6.5% |
| Indiana | $75,340 | -6.6% |
| Vermont | $74,930 | -7.1% |
| Iowa | $74,800 | -7.3% |
| Utah | $74,730 | -7.4% |
| New Hampshire | $74,640 | -7.5% |
| Missouri | $74,370 | -7.8% |
| Florida | $73,820 | -8.5% |
| Wisconsin | $73,700 | -8.7% |
| Texas | $73,620 | -8.8% |
| Idaho | $73,570 | -8.8% |
| Michigan | $73,230 | -9.2% |
| Delaware | $73,200 | -9.3% |
| Kansas | $71,340 | -11.6% |
| Arkansas | $71,300 | -11.6% |
| Nebraska | $69,380 | -14.0% |
| Ohio | $69,180 | -14.3% |
| Kentucky | $67,980 | -15.7% |
| Tennessee | $66,410 | -17.7% |
| South Dakota | $61,250 | -24.1% |
What Factors Affect Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $100,550, while South Dakota pays $61,250 — a gap of $39,300 per year.
The middle half of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists earn between $61,610 and $97,650 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,510, while the top 10% earn more than $115,700.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists?
The average salary for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists in the United States is $80,680 per year, with a median of $78,190.
What is the starting salary for Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists?
Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists typically earn between $49,510 and $61,610 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists the most?
District of Columbia pays Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists the most at $100,550 per year on average, followed by Alaska ($96,490) and Hawaii ($95,310).
How much do Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $80,680, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists earn approximately $38.79 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 95,130 Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $80,680 and a median of $78,190 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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