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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

17-3023 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians



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).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 15020$31.99/hr$19.42/hr$24.98/hr$31.82/hr$38.95/hr$40.62/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction190$29.99/hr
Manufacturing810$31.82/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities380$36.91/hr
Information50$30.54/hr
Professional and Business Services200$31.79/hr
Public Administration40$40.77/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Northeast Balance of State 20$41.64/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$35.29/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 30$32.98/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 40$31.38/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50$33.25/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 50$29.38/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 70$30.82/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 80$32.97/hr1.3%
Southwest Balance of State 90$31.91/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 100$34.40/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 130$30.91/hr0.0%
Southwest Minnesota 150$31.82/hr1.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 160$39.65/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 170$31.52/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 170$39.65/hr-2.4%
Northwest Minnesota 180$31.52/hr-0.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,030$32.69/hr-2.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,110$32.40/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,760$32.53/hr-1.2%




  • 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.