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Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians
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.
Required Education
Associate's degree
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $30.08 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $15.70 and $40.97 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $62,573.91 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $32,666.67 and $85,197.10 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 640 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 10.9% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 710.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $31.00 with the median annual salary reaching $66,114.
