As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Electrical Engineering Technician III in the United States is $75,270. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,867 to a high of $94,601, with most professionals earning between $66,684 and $85,389.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $85,389 | $7,116 | $1,642 | $41 |
| Average | $75,270 | $6,273 | $1,448 | $36 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,684 | $5,557 | $1,282 | $32 |
An entry-level Electrical Engineering Technician III with less than 1 year of experience earns about $70,593. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $71,226. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $72,493. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $74,393, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $78,126.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Electrical Engineering Technician III | $70,593 |
| Intermediate Level Electrical Engineering Technician III | $71,226 |
| Senior Level Electrical Engineering Technician III | $72,493 |
| Specialist Level Electrical Engineering Technician III | $74,393 |
| Expert Level Electrical Engineering Technician III | $78,126 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Electrical Engineering Technician III compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $76,658 in 2023 to approximately $76,107 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Electrical Engineering Technician III salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $75,270 | 69.3% | ||
| Bonus | $905 | 0.8% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,827 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,199 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,524 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 7.7% | ||
| Pension | $4,113 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $9,375 | 8.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $108,567 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.8% |
| High School | 21.8% |
| Associates | 53.6% |
| Bachelors | 20.2% |
| Masters | 3.6% |
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The average annual salary of Electrical Engineering Technician III is $75,270. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Electrical Engineering Technician III is $36; the average weekly pay of Electrical Engineering Technician III is $1,448; the average monthly pay of Electrical Engineering Technician III is $6,273.
An Electrical Engineering Technician III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Electrical Engineering Technician III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Electrical Engineering Technician III is $94,464.
The highest pay for Electrical Engineering Technician III is $94,601.
The lowest pay for Electrical Engineering Technician III is $58,867.
Electrical Engineering Technician III installs and checks experimental and operational electrical machinery, equipment, circuitry, and components according to established procedures and specifications. Responsible for analysis, testing, and routine maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Being an Electrical Engineering Technician III documents daily operation activities and records tools and materials inventory. Provides guidance to lower level staff with complex problems. Additionally, Electrical Engineering Technician III assembles, tests, and modifies experimental and/or operational electrical machinery, electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry and components according to engineering specifications in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. Diagnoses causes of malfunctions or failures and performs preventive/corrective maintenance. Records data; recommends modification or replacement of failed equipment. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Electrical Engineering Technician III works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Electrical Engineering Technician III typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Work Ethic: A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.
Schematic: A schematic, or schematic diagram, is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures.
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