Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians (17-3023) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,530
Mean wage		$30.47
Entry wage		$19.92
10th percentile wage		$18.37
50th percentile wage		$29.66
90th percentile wage		$45.79

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	250	16.4%
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	240	15.5%
Public Administration	140	8.9%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	90	5.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Utilities	50	41.47
Public Administration	140	36.23
Administrative and Support Services	40	34.83
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing		33.84

Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technicians (17-3023)

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


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$29.66		$39.93		-$10.27
2016	$28.97	+2.4%	$39.00	+2.4%	-$10.02
2015	$28.41	+2%	$38.25	+2%	-$9.83
2014	$27.88	+1.9%	$37.53	+1.9%	-$9.65
2013	$27.35	+1.9%	$36.82	+1.9%	-$9.46
2012	$26.81	+2%	$36.10	+2%	-$9.28
2011	$26.40	+1.6%	$35.54	+1.6%	-$9.14
2010	$25.94	+1.8%	$34.92	+1.8%	-$8.98
2009	$25.66	+1.1%	$34.54	+1.1%	-$8.88
2008	$24.89	+3.1%	$33.51	+3.1%	-$8.61
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$29.66		$22.06		$7.60
2016	$28.97	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$7.61
2015	$28.41	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$7.50
2014	$27.88	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$7.42
2013	$27.35	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$7.30
2012	$26.81	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$7.11
2011	$26.40	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$7.00
2010	$25.94	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$6.87
2009	$25.66	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$6.85
2008	$24.89	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$6.57

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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