Electronics and Instrumentation Salary in the United States

How much does an Electronics and Instrumentation make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics and Instrumentation in the United States is $56,936 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Electronics and Instrumentation's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,472
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49,255 to $64,545
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,262
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Electronics and Instrumentation Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $64,545 $5,379 $1,241 $31
Average $56,936 $4,745 $1,095 $27
25th Percentile $49,255 $4,105 $947 $24
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Key Factors That Influence Electronics and Instrumentation Salaries

An Electronics and Instrumentation'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electronics and Instrumentation Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electronics and Instrumentation'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,614
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,863
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,879
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,838
  • Expert (over 8 years): $59,050
Levels Salary
Entry Level Electronics and Instrumentation$52,614
Intermediate Level Electronics and Instrumentation$52,863
Senior Level Electronics and Instrumentation$55,879
Specialist Level Electronics and Instrumentation$58,838
Expert Level Electronics and Instrumentation$59,050
$52,614 0 yr
$52,863 < 2 yrs
$55,879 2-4 yrs
$58,838 5-8 yrs
$59,050 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Electronics and Instrumentations

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: $71,814
  • San Francisco: $71,107
  • Oakland: $69,530

What Skills Can Increase an Electronics and Instrumentation's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communicates Effectively (Mentioned in 12.08% Job Postings): Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.
  • Record Keeping (Mentioned in 2.68% Job Postings): Maintaining financial records and transactions of an organization to track all of the financial statements and auditing systems.
  • Child Development (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Child development refers to the sequence of physical, language, thought and emotional changes that occur in a child from birth to the beginning of adulthood.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communicates Effectively 12.08%
Record Keeping 2.68%
Child Development 1.34%
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 Electronics and Instrumentation's salary.
  • Assessment and Diagnosis: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Distance Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Human Relations: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Assessment and Diagnosis
$67,185
18%
Distance Learning
$65,477
15%
Human Relations
$63,768
12%
Collective Bargaining
$63,199
11%
Budgeting
$62,630
10%
Interpersonal Relationships
$61,491
8%
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Electronics and Instrumentation Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electronics and Instrumentation'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Electronics and Instrumentation

Salaries for an Electronics and Instrumentation can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,628 in 2023 to around $54,402 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electronics and Instrumentation salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Electronics and Instrumentation Over Time

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Most common benefits for Electronics and Instrumentation

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