This post summarizes key statistics on Electrical and Electronics Engineers using nationally representative data. These statistics include education attainment distributions, income over the career, most common majors, and more.
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Income Over Career
This chart provides the median income by age for Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Ten Most Common Industries
| Share | Income | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 20.70 | 133,890 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. |
| 17.40 | 103,717 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services |
| 7.40 | 118,843 | Electric light and power |
| 6.50 | 109,951 | Telephone communications |
| 4.40 | 122,480 | Aircraft and parts |
| 3.20 | 113,291 | Scientific and controlling instruments |
| 3.20 | 119,077 | National security and international affairs |
| 3.00 | 99,902 | All construction |
| 2.80 | 140,492 | Computer and data processing services |
| 2.40 | 107,736 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment |
This table highlights the top industries people working as Electrical and Electronics Engineers work in, and how much they earn in each industry.
Education Distribution
This chart shows the maximal educational attainment of people working as Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Its meant to give a sense of the credentials required to work in this Occupation.
Ten Most Common Majors
This table highlights the top majors people working as Electrical and Electronics Engineers received, and how earnings vary by major.
Weekly Hours Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of typical weekly work hours of people working as Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Its meant to provide a sense of the work-life balance one should expect from this Occupation.
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