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Electrical Engineering Technician

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AVG. SALARY

$71,410

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EDUCATION

Associate's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$71,410

Entry Annual Wage

$38,940

Experienced Annual Wage

$98,260

Average Hourly Wage

$34.33

Entry Hourly Wage

$18.72

Experienced Hourly Wage

$47.24

Median Hourly Wage

$35.78

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Oklahoma City MSA $79,200 or $38.08/hr $53,250 or $25.60/hr $103,170 or $49.60/hr
Tulsa MSA $64,970 or $31.23/hr $35,070 or $16.86/hr $94,510 or $45.44/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $57,180 or $27.49/hr $38,420 or $18.47/hr $88,230 or $42.42/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $61,890 or $29.76/hr $39,840 or $19.15/hr $82,710 or $39.77/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 8%
Job Openings 140 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,360 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northwest 90 0% N/A 8
Oklahoma City MSA 590 3% 2 N/A 57

National Earnings

The earnings information below is for the occupational group Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians. The occupation Electrical Engineering Technician is part of this group.

Average Annual Wage

$70,810

Average Hourly Wage

$34.04

Average Annual Range

$43,930 to $101,480

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +0%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 1110 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 105,000 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Employment of these technologists and technicians in industries in which many are employed, such as manufacturing and federal government, is expected to decline. However, their employment is expected to grow in professional, scientific, and technical services firms as companies seek to contract out these services to lower costs. Demand is also expected to be sustained by the continuing integration of computer and electronics systems, especially automation systems. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (39.8%)
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (23.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (22.7%)
  • Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (13.9%)
  • Federal government (NAICS910000) (11.8%)
  • Engineering services (NAICS541330) (11.7%)
  • Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing (NAICS334400) (11.6%)
  • Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing (NAICS334500) (6.7%)

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