Industry Outlook:
Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) is the force behind everything from our smartphones to state-of-the-art medical devices. The largest branch of engineering technology, with a variety of subdisciplines, EET converts theoretical concepts into real-world solutions to drive our world forward. You could say it’s the art of making electricity work for us.
EET is a hands-on field that focuses on the practical application of electrical principles to design, install, and maintain electrical systems. Unlike electrical engineering, which emphasizes theoretical concepts, EET focuses on applying solutions immediately to real-world problems. EET professionals work in various locations, including manufacturing companies, power plants, government facilities, and research labs, often working with electrical engineers to develop and test equipment, support power distribution, and address technical problems. Electrical engineering technologists assemble, calibrate, and repair electrical systems, conduct quality control, and test equipment. These professionals play a crucial role in solving real-world electrical issues.
Future of the Industry
Largest Employers of Electrical Engineering Technologists*
13%
Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing
12%
Federal government
11%
Engineering services
7%
Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing
5%
Utilities
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians held about 99,600 jobs in 2023. The largest portion of that total was in the semiconductor and component manufacturing industry, which includes the production of microprocessors, circuit boards, electronic connectors, computer modems, and more.
*Percentages reflect only the largest employers and do not include all employers of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians.
Annual Wage of Electrical Engineering Technologists
According to Lightcast, the median annual wage of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is $72,605.
In addition to a salary that’s higher than the median annual wage for all workers, EET job seekers can expect an average of 3,166 job postings per month.
Cities with the Highest Average Salary for Electrical Engineering Technologists
Cupertino, CA
Sunnyvale, CA
Livermore, CA
Arlington, VA
Chepachet, RI
St. Helens, OR
Kent, WA
Vacaville, CA
Stanford, MT
Manhattan, NY
Cupertino, California, boasts the highest average salary in the United States for electrical engineering technologists, according to ZipRecruiter. Coming in second and third, respectively, are Sunnyvale and Livermore, California.
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Education Levels for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
According to the BLS, applicants to entry-level EET positions typically need an associate degree, but some employers may require more advanced degrees. Higher education can improve your employment chances, financial prospects, and career opportunities.
Earn Your Degree with Excelsior
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Excelsior University’s fully online Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology prepares you for EET positions in technology-related industries like electronics, electrical power, and semiconductors and computers. Our program is designed specifically to advance job skills by ensuring a breadth of knowledge in technology concepts as well as a depth of understanding and skill in a chosen concentration area.
Students can choose between Electronics and Power Systems for a concentration.
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