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17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Occupational Description:
Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Excludes “Broadcast Technicians" (27-4012).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Minnesota	1,540	137	$39.17/hr	$27.55/hr	$31.96/hr	$38.69/hr	$44.73/hr	$50.04/hr
U S	95,130	1,332	$39.88/hr	$24.47/hr	$30.45/hr	$38.64/hr	$48.26/hr	$57.18/hr

Leading Industries for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction	40	$32.18/hr
Manufacturing	850	$38.42/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	280	$41.82/hr
Information	N/A	N/A
Professional and Business Services	300	$37.55/hr
Other Services	N/A	N/A
Public Administration	40	$45.15/hr

Other Regional Data for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	30	$40.49/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	40	$37.98/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	40	$42.28/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	40	$35.47/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	50	$46.51/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	50	$41.83/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	60	$39.23/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	90	$41.83/hr	4.0%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	90	$34.99/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	90	$35.60/hr	2.0%
Southeast Balance of State	100	$38.03/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	110	$41.76/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	120	$41.76/hr	9.4%
Southwest Minnesota	120	$35.92/hr	2.6%
Central Minnesota	140	$39.23/hr	3.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	960	$38.69/hr	0.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	1,030	$38.69/hr	N/A
Minnesota	1,540	$38.69/hr	2.2%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change -
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	N/A	$35.21/hr	N/A
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	1,200	$55.54/hr	10.5%
Avionics Technicians	N/A	$27.52/hr	0.0%
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	400	$31.63/hr	4.6%
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	670	$40.17/hr	4.7%
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	4,550	$50.35/hr	1.9%
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	5,380	$34.84/hr	8.2%
Electrical Engineers	3,150	$54.12/hr	4.9%

Task for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
Integrate software or hardware components, using computer, microprocessor, or control architecture.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or for electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Educate equipment operators on the proper use of equipment.