Electronics Technologist Salary in the United States

How much does an Electronics Technologist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Technologist in the United States is $86,222 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,906
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,236 to $93,908
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,145
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Electronics Technologist Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
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75th Percentile $93,908 $7,826 $1,806 $45
Average $86,222 $7,185 $1,658 $41
25th Percentile $76,236 $6,353 $1,466 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Electronics Technologist Salaries

An Electronics Technologist'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 Do Electronics Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Electronics Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $95,465.
  • California: $95,102.
  • Massachusetts: $93,835.

Top Paying Cities for Electronics Technologists

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: $108,751
  • San Francisco: $107,561
  • Oakland: $105,294

What Skills Can Increase an Electronics Technologist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communicates Effectively (Mentioned in 4.6% 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.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 3.45% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
  • Managing the Sales Process (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Sales management encompasses hiring, training and motivating the sales team, forecasting sales and setting sales goals, and developing effective strategies for managing leads and increasing sales.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communicates Effectively 4.6%
Customer Satisfaction 3.45%
Managing the Sales Process 2.3%
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 Electronics Technologist's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Capital Market: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$106,915
24%
Fintech
$106,915
24%
Capital Market
$106,915
24%
Project Management
$105,190
22%
Financial Services Industry
$104,328
21%
Consulting
$102,604
19%
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Electronics Technologist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electronics Technologist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Electronics Technologist positions in Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Electronics Technologist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Electronics Technologist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$103,466$50.020%

How Education impacts an Electronics Technologist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Electronics Technologists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Electronics Technologist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $85,064 and $89,672).

Electronics Technologist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Electronics Technologist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.3%
High School 12.5%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 56.3%
Masters 12.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Electronics Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electronics Technologist'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Electronics Technologist

Salaries for an Electronics Technologist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $108,798 in 2023 to around $108,830 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Electronics Technologist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Electronics Technologist Over Time

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$108,798
2024
$109,557
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2024 $109,557
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FAQ about Electronics Technologist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Electronics Technologist?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Electronics Technologist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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