Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023) in Connecticut

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023) in Connecticut

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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		1,240
Mean wage		$35.59
Entry wage		$23.85
10th percentile wage		$22.42
50th percentile wage		$33.71
90th percentile wage		$53.06

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing	260	21.0%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	240	19.3%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	190	15.7%
Public Administration	140	11.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Specialty Trade Contractors		$41.99
Management of Companies and Enterprises	60	$41.03
Postal Service	40	$39.20
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	240	$38.64

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023)

Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Excludes Broadcast Technicians (27-4012).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$33.71		$47.44		-$13.73
2022	$32.46	+3.8%	$45.68	+3.8%	-$13.22
2021	$31.02	+4.7%	$43.65	+4.7%	-$12.63
2020	$30.21	+2.7%	$42.51	+2.7%	-$12.30
2019	$29.59	+2.1%	$41.65	+2.1%	-$12.05
2018	$28.92	+2.3%	$40.69	+2.3%	-$11.77
2017	$28.30	+2.2%	$39.83	+2.2%	-$11.52
2016	$27.71	+2.1%	$39.00	+2.1%	-$11.28
2015	$27.19	+1.9%	$38.26	+1.9%	-$11.07
2014	$26.64	+2.1%	$37.49	+2.1%	-$10.85
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.71		$25.76		$7.95
2022	$32.46	+3.8%	$24.90	+3.4%	$7.56
2021	$31.02	+4.7%	$23.56	+5.7%	$7.45
2020	$30.21	+2.7%	$22.76	+3.5%	$7.45
2019	$29.59	+2.1%	$22.11	+2.9%	$7.48
2018	$28.92	+2.3%	$21.46	+3.0%	$7.45
2017	$28.30	+2.2%	$20.85	+2.9%	$7.45
2016	$27.71	+2.1%	$20.37	+2.4%	$7.35
2015	$27.19	+1.9%	$19.85	+2.6%	$7.34
2014	$26.64	+2.1%	$19.43	+2.2%	$7.21

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

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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