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.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $43.80/hr
Median: $53.53/hr
Experienced: $62.64/hr
Current Employment
1,203 (2019)
Projected Employment
1,205 (2030)
2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
---|---|---|---|
1,203 | 1,205 | 2 | 0% |
Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service | 295 | 24.5% | 1.7% |
Wired Telecommunications Services | 106 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
Engineering Services | 87 | 7.2% | 2.7% |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | 84 | 7% | 3.3% |
Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 50 | 4.1% | 11.4% |