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Avg. salary range
$66k–$70k
across regions
Hours / Day
10
Days / Week
5
working days
About this career
An electronics engineering technician plays a crucial role in the field of electronics by providing support to electronics engineers in designing, testing, and maintaining electronic systems and components. They use their technical expertise to build and troubleshoot circuits, assemble electronic components, and work with cutting-edge technologies like sensors, microcontrollers, and communication devices. They often work in laboratories or manufacturing settings, ensuring that electronic systems function correctly and efficiently. Electronics Engineering Technicians contribute to the development of gadgets, communication devices, and other technologies that are part of our daily lives, making this career path both challenging and rewarding for those with a passion for tinkering with technology.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Math
Do you have a good sense of numbers? Are you easily able to recognize patterns? Can you easily do basic calculations?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$46,300
Average
$65,900
High
$75,900
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
5 on · 2 off per cycle
Typical shifts are 8 to 10 hours long with overtime. Shifts are usually Monday through Friday.
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How does it compare?
Average Salary
$67,333
Overall Rank
122nd
out of 199 careers
In STEM
15th
out of 19 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
