Electronics Technicians
Impact: Direct
Install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment. Apply electronic theory, principles of electrical circuits, electrical testing procedures, engineering functions, and related knowledge to assist in the design, development, and testing of electronic systems and components.
What the day looks like
- People interaction
- Moderate
- Team vs solo
- Team-oriented
- Client facing
- Sometimes
- Impact visibility
- Moderate
- Travel
- Occasional local travel
- Schedule flexibility
- Rigid
- Remote work
- Limited Remote
- Typical work hours
- 40 hours/week
- Stress level
- Moderate
At a glance
- Median salary
- $65,000
- Entry-level
- $45,000
- Senior
- $85,000
- Growth by 2033
- 5%
- Demand
- Stable
- Freelance potential
- Low
- Salary growth potential
- Good
- Typical student debt
- $20,000 - $30,000
Skills you'll use
Hard skills
- Circuit Analysis
- Soldering
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Schematics Reading
- Troubleshooting
Soft skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
Technical complexity: High
How to get there
- Minimum education
- Associate's degree
- Licensing
- No
- Years to mid-career
- 5
- Years to senior
- 10
- Career switching
- Moderate
Where this career leads
How people arrive here
Where you can go from here
Typical progression
- Electronics Technician
- Senior Electronics Technician
- Engineering Assistant
- Field Service Engineer
Future outlook
- Automation probability
- Medium
- AI disruption risk
- Low
- Demand trend
- Stable
How people feel about it
- Overall satisfaction
- 4/10
- Meaning
- 4/10
- Work-life balance
- 3.5/10
- Prestige
- 6.5/10
- Social perception
- High