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Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Excludes "Avionics Technicians" (49-2091), "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096), and "Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment" (49-2093).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67,390 | 1.7 % | $27.40 | $56,990 | 0.5 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $16.66 | $21.41 | $27.04 | $32.46 | $38.54 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $34,650 | $44,530 | $56,250 | $67,510 | $80,160 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 8,940 | 0.44 | $29.51 | $61,380 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 4,450 | 0.22 | $25.51 | $53,060 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 4,020 | 3.88 | $26.27 | $54,630 |
| Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 3,690 | 1.13 | $25.57 | $53,180 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 3,110 | 0.79 | $29.03 | $60,380 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 4,020 | 3.88 | $26.27 | $54,630 |
| Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 1,730 | 1.73 | $30.44 | $63,320 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 2,390 | 1.17 | $25.26 | $52,540 |
| Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | 3,690 | 1.13 | $25.57 | $53,180 |
| Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 680 | 0.81 | $27.18 | $56,530 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 290 | 0.16 | $38.57 | $80,230 |
| Office Administrative Services | 40 | 0.01 | $35.71 | $74,280 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 120 | 0.11 | $35.68 | $74,220 |
| Other Pipeline Transportation | 50 | 0.60 | $35.45 | $73,740 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 830 | 0.22 | $35.27 | $73,360 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 6,770 | 0.42 | 0.88 | $30.12 | $62,660 |
| Texas | 6,660 | 0.57 | 1.18 | $26.42 | $54,950 |
| Florida | 4,280 | 0.52 | 1.09 | $25.43 | $52,890 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,670 | 0.64 | 1.33 | $25.32 | $52,670 |
| Georgia | 2,570 | 0.61 | 1.27 | $26.10 | $54,280 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1,060 | 1.78 | 3.71 | $27.84 | $57,900 |
| South Dakota | 460 | 1.10 | 2.29 | $23.48 | $48,840 |
| Alabama | 1,880 | 0.98 | 2.04 | $25.82 | $53,700 |
| Idaho | 570 | 0.86 | 1.79 | $27.49 | $57,180 |
| Colorado | 1,830 | 0.73 | 1.52 | $27.51 | $57,220 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 300 | 0.71 | 1.49 | $36.71 | $76,350 |
| Wyoming | 160 | 0.58 | 1.20 | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| Alaska | 160 | 0.50 | 1.05 | $34.76 | $72,300 |
| Washington | 1,750 | 0.57 | 1.19 | $34.37 | $71,500 |
| Maryland | 1,350 | 0.51 | 1.07 | $31.90 | $66,350 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 2,080 | 0.71 | 1.47 | $25.12 | $52,240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,540 | 0.62 | 1.29 | $33.64 | $69,960 |
| New York-Jersey City-White Plains, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,310 | 0.20 | 0.41 | $29.70 | $61,780 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,170 | 0.75 | 1.56 | $27.34 | $56,870 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,080 | 0.26 | 0.53 | $29.56 | $61,480 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,050 | 0.29 | 0.60 | $28.81 | $59,930 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA NECTA Division | 960 | 0.53 | 1.11 | $29.31 | $60,970 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 940 | 0.83 | 1.72 | $30.44 | $63,310 |
| Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO | 920 | 0.65 | 1.36 | $26.94 | $56,040 |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 910 | 16.75 | 34.89 | $25.54 | $53,110 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 910 | 16.75 | 34.89 | $25.54 | $53,110 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 820 | 11.93 | 24.86 | $27.23 | $56,650 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 510 | 4.78 | 9.96 | $28.19 | $58,630 |
| Chambersburg-Waynesboro, PA | 250 | 4.32 | 9.00 | $26.73 | $55,600 |
| Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL | 130 | 3.05 | 6.37 | $24.56 | $51,070 |
| Springfield, OH | 100 | 2.16 | 4.50 | $26.92 | $55,990 |
| Ogden-Clearfield, UT | 510 | 2.10 | 4.37 | $27.46 | $57,110 |
| Decatur, AL | 110 | 2.04 | 4.25 | $30.72 | $63,890 |
| Greeley, CO | 190 | 1.99 | 4.15 | $24.03 | $49,980 |
| Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 230 | 1.94 | 4.05 | $27.25 | $56,670 |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division | 580 | 0.53 | 1.11 | $37.00 | $76,970 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 50 | 0.47 | 0.99 | $36.93 | $76,810 |
| Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division | 220 | 0.77 | 1.59 | $36.29 | $75,490 |
| Albany, OR | 50 | 1.08 | 2.25 | $35.22 | $73,250 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 810 | 0.51 | 1.06 | $35.10 | $73,010 |
| Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA | 250 | 0.27 | 0.57 | $35.04 | $72,880 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 260 | 0.66 | 1.37 | $34.83 | $72,450 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 150 | 0.78 | 1.62 | $34.08 | $70,880 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 1,540 | 0.62 | 1.29 | $33.64 | $69,960 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 130 | 0.72 | 1.51 | $33.51 | $69,710 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 670 | 3.52 | 7.34 | $29.25 | $60,840 |
| North Texas nonmetropolitan area | 370 | 1.38 | 2.88 | $27.99 | $58,220 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 4.05 | 8.45 | $30.17 | $62,750 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | 180 | 0.98 | 2.04 | $26.74 | $55,610 |
| North Northeastern Ohio non-metropolitan area (non-contiguous) | 180 | 0.55 | 1.14 | $23.42 | $48,720 |
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | 270 | 4.05 | 8.45 | $30.17 | $62,750 |
| Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | 670 | 3.52 | 7.34 | $29.25 | $60,840 |
| Far West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 140 | 2.18 | 4.54 | (8) | (8) |
| North Texas nonmetropolitan area | 370 | 1.38 | 2.88 | $27.99 | $58,220 |
| East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | 180 | 1.34 | 2.80 | $23.79 | $49,480 |
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
| Nonmetropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.93 | 1.94 | $35.26 | $73,350 |
| West Central North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | (8) | (8) | (8) | $34.45 | $71,650 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | 70 | 0.37 | 0.76 | $34.43 | $71,600 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | 60 | 0.87 | 1.81 | $34.24 | $71,230 |
| Northeast Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | 50 | 0.96 | 2.01 | $34.24 | $71,210 |
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
May 2016 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
May 2016 National Industry-Specific Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
Last Modified Date: March 31, 2017