Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
Also called: Electrical Engineering Technicians
The national median pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians is $78,190 a year. By state, it ranges from $58,340 in South Dakota to $99,840 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,510
- 25th percentile
- $61,610
- Median
- $78,190
- 75th percentile
- $97,650
- Top 10%
- $115,700
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 95,130 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $99,840 | +28% | $58,800 | $111,060 | 200 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $98,600 | +26% | $57,460 | $128,280 | 290 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $97,620 | +25% | $68,230 | $140,670 | 240 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $96,200 | +23% | $67,280 | $120,270 | 460 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $96,070 | +23% | $59,940 | $124,110 | 1,000 |
| 6 | Maryland | $95,830 | +23% | $56,200 | $131,810 | 2,170 |
| 7 | Washington | $93,930 | +20% | $59,440 | $127,020 | 2,540 |
| 8 | Alaska | $92,760 | +19% | $77,210 | $127,740 | 230 |
| 9 | Nevada | $88,160 | +13% | $50,660 | $130,450 | 1,140 |
| 10 | California | $86,090 | +10% | $59,590 | $138,400 | 13,450 |
| 11 | Illinois | $85,510 | +9% | $56,960 | $120,900 | 1,980 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $85,510 | +9% | $58,460 | $118,120 | 2,250 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $85,440 | +9% | $61,210 | $111,690 | 300 |
| 14 | Maine | $83,440 | +7% | $61,730 | $120,430 | 270 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $82,990 | +6% | $48,940 | $116,080 | 1,000 |
| 16 | Montana | $82,050 | +5% | $38,210 | $114,620 | 140 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $81,390 | +4% | $52,420 | $112,580 | 1,190 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $81,180 | +4% | $49,130 | $113,450 | 650 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $80,930 | +4% | $55,750 | $112,330 | 120 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $80,880 | +3% | $52,010 | $112,260 | 1,170 |
| 21 | Virginia | $79,540 | +2% | $56,920 | $123,610 | 4,670 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $78,280 | 0% | $55,740 | $101,250 | 1,540 |
| 23 | Georgia | $78,070 | 0% | $48,470 | $108,890 | 1,630 |
| 24 | Oregon | $77,990 | 0% | $54,640 | $105,310 | 1,920 |
| 25 | Arizona | $77,960 | 0% | $54,480 | $103,170 | 2,260 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $77,710 | −1% | $57,670 | $105,820 | 4,030 |
| 27 | Colorado | $77,440 | −1% | $52,110 | $105,350 | 1,410 |
| 28 | Idaho | $77,170 | −1% | $40,930 | $99,620 | 650 |
| 29 | New York | $77,040 | −1% | $48,760 | $111,820 | 4,390 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $76,070 | −3% | $47,950 | $99,930 | 3,470 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $76,040 | −3% | $49,880 | $106,350 | 2,490 |
| 32 | Iowa | $74,840 | −4% | $47,020 | $107,660 | 880 |
| 33 | Michigan | $74,800 | −4% | $46,590 | $100,420 | 2,350 |
| 34 | Vermont | $74,760 | −4% | $54,440 | $98,610 | 300 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $74,560 | −5% | $51,000 | $101,140 | 590 |
| 36 | Alabama | $74,500 | −5% | $45,500 | $108,720 | 1,620 |
| 37 | Texas | $74,050 | −5% | $41,550 | $105,560 | 8,960 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $73,450 | −6% | $49,470 | $107,590 | 2,060 |
| 39 | Florida | $73,190 | −6% | $49,240 | $101,170 | 4,710 |
| 40 | Utah | $72,670 | −7% | $44,660 | $104,830 | 1,420 |
| 41 | Missouri | $72,120 | −8% | $49,480 | $103,240 | 1,390 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $71,880 | −8% | $49,470 | $102,350 | 1,520 |
| 43 | Indiana | $70,540 | −10% | $47,200 | $115,210 | 1,800 |
| 44 | Kansas | $70,310 | −10% | $47,810 | $100,480 | 770 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $69,960 | −11% | $44,140 | $99,290 | 310 |
| 46 | Delaware | $67,360 | −14% | $49,420 | $107,310 | 130 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $65,490 | −16% | $48,000 | $93,540 | 710 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $64,120 | −18% | $44,830 | $98,370 | 1,060 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $63,750 | −18% | $36,710 | $96,100 | 1,820 |
| 50 | Ohio | $63,300 | −19% | $48,240 | $96,780 | 3,260 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $58,340 | −25% | $47,180 | $85,510 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary questions
Which state pays electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $99,840 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $78,190). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $58,340 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,450, with a median of $86,090.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.