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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment50
Mean wage$55.14
Entry wage$39.88
10th percentile wage$34.46
50th percentile wage$52.59
90th percentile wage$78.03
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing3061.9%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing30$49.09
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072)
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers" (17-2061).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $52.59 $41.33 $11.26
2022$50.64+3.8%$39.80+3.8%$10.84
2021$48.39+4.7%$38.03+4.7%$10.36
2020$47.13+2.7%$37.04+2.7%$10.09
2019$46.17+2.1%$36.28+2.1%$9.89
2018$45.11+2.3%$35.45+2.3%$9.66
2017$44.16+2.2%$34.70+2.2%$9.45
2016$43.23+2.1%$33.98+2.1%$9.26
2015$42.41+1.9%$33.33+1.9%$9.08
2014$41.56+2.1%$32.66+2.1%$8.90
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $52.59 $23.90 $28.69
2022$50.64+3.8%$23.11+3.4%$27.54
2021$48.39+4.7%$21.86+5.7%$26.53
2020$47.13+2.7%$21.11+3.5%$26.01
2019$46.17+2.1%$20.51+2.9%$25.66
2018$45.11+2.3%$19.91+3.0%$25.20
2017$44.16+2.2%$19.34+2.9%$24.81
2016$43.23+2.1%$18.90+2.4%$24.34
2015$42.41+1.9%$18.42+2.6%$24.00
2014$41.56+2.1%$18.03+2.2%$23.53
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $60.73  140  
South Central $54.49  110  
Northwest $52.59  50  
Eastern $52.20     
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $60.73  140  
North Central $49.72  140  
South Central $54.49  110  
Northwest $52.59  50  
Wages in other areas
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