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Electrical Engineering Technology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Electrical Engineering Technology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Electrical Engineering Technology but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Electrical Engineering Technology majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 98,700 |
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 88,200 |
| 4 | Engineers, nec | 99,200 |
| 4 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 94,400 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 102,000 |
| 3 | Computer Programmers | 88,200 |
| 3 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters | 64,500 |
| 3 | Computer Support Specialists | 80,000 |
| 2 | Management Analysts | 94,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 134,000 |
| 6 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 145,000 |
| 5 | Engineers, nec | 129,000 |
| 4 | Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters | 86,900 |
| 4 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 119,000 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 122,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 89,700 |
| 3 | Computer Support Specialists | 95,300 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 149,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 155,000 |
| 10 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 160,000 |
| 7 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 138,000 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 160,000 |
| 6 | Engineers, nec | 152,000 |
| 3 | Electrical and Electronics Engineers | 176,000 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 214,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 221,000 |
| 2 | Postsecondary Teachers | 103,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Computer and data processing services | 98,700 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 7 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 103,000 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 85,300 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 90,300 |
| 2 | All construction | 47,500 |
| 2 | Telephone communications | 102,000 |
| 2 | Insurance | 100,000 |
| 2 | Banking | 102,000 |
| 1 | Machinery, except electrical, n.e.c. | 86,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Electrical Engineering Technology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Computer and data processing services | 142,000 |
| 8 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 129,000 |
| 5 | Telephone communications | 114,000 |
| 4 | All construction | 67,900 |
| 3 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 126,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Radio, TV, and communication equipment | 135,000 |
| 2 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 117,000 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 89,900 |
| 2 | Medical, dental, and optical instruments and supplies | 124,000 |
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