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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Builds, tests and fixes electrical and electronic systems with engineers.

Typical education to startAssociate's degree
Job outlook2025–2035: +2%
Median pay$78,190 a year (2025)
Interest codeRIC Realistic, Investigative, Conventional

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Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help engineers design, build, test and repair circuits, controls and equipment, in manufacturing, utilities, telecom and research labs.

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High school courses that build toward it

  • Engineering Design · Career and Technical

    Builds engineering, which this job uses.

  • Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

    Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

  • Calculus · Math

    Builds math, which this job uses.

  • English 10 · English

    Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

  • Physics · Science

    Builds engineering, which this job uses.

  • Studio Art · Arts

    Builds design and technical drawing, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.