Electrical Engineering Technician III Salary in the United States

How much does an Electrical Engineering Technician III make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electrical Engineering Technician III in the United States is $67,906 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Electrical Engineering Technician III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,944
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,176 to $74,207
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,049
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Electrical Engineering Technician III Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,207 $6,184 $1,427 $36
Average $67,906 $5,659 $1,306 $33
25th Percentile $61,176 $5,098 $1,176 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Electrical Engineering Technician III Salaries

An Electrical Engineering Technician III's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electrical Engineering Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electrical Engineering Technician III's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Electrical Engineering Technician I (0-1 years): $55,141
  • Electrical Engineering Technician II (1-3 years): $60,898
  • Electrical Engineering Technician III (3-5 years): $67,906
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Electrical Engineering Technician I0-1 years$55,141
Electrical Engineering Technician II1-3 years$60,898
Electrical Engineering Technician III3-5 years$67,906
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Top Paying Cities for Electrical Engineering Technician IIIs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $85,650
  • San Francisco: $84,808
  • Oakland: $82,927

What Skills Can Increase an Electrical Engineering Technician III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 11.11% Job Postings): 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.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 4.06% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Mechanical Systems (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Using mechanical principles to complete tasks by utilizing physical components.
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Troubleshooting 11.11%
Microsoft Office 4.06%
Mechanical Systems 1.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Electrical Engineering Technician III's salary.
  • Debugging: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Debugging
 $78,092
15%
Consulting
 $76,055
12%
Analysis
 $74,697
10%
Integrity
 $73,338
8%
Coordination
 $72,659
7%
Critical Thinking
 $71,980
6%
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How Education impacts an Electrical Engineering Technician III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electrical Engineering Technician IIIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Electrical Engineering Technician III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $70,213 and $75,140).

Electrical Engineering Technician III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electrical Engineering Technician III
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%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Electrical Engineering Technician III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electrical Engineering Technician III's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,176
Average $67,906/year
$74,207
$5,098
Average $5,659/month
$6,184
$1,176
Average $1,306/week
$1,427
$29
Average $33/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,207 $6,184 $1,427 $36
Average $67,906 $5,659 $1,306 $33
25th Percentile $61,176 $5,098 $1,176 $29

Electrical Engineering Technician III Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Electrical Engineering Technician III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Electric/Electronics Technician III role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $74,279 - a projected growth of 9% over your current level.

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FAQ about Electrical Engineering Technician III

1. Where can an Electrical Engineering Technician III earn the most?

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 $85,650.

2. What is the highest pay for Electrical Engineering Technician III?

The highest pay for Electrical Engineering Technician III is $79,944.

3. What is the lowest pay for Electrical Engineering Technician III?

The lowest pay for Electrical Engineering Technician III is $55,049.

4. What are the responsibilities of 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. Documents daily operation activities and records tools and materials inventory. Provides guidance to lower level staff with complex problems. 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. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.

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