How Much Does an Electronics Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$78,190
Electronics technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $78,190 a year, or $37.59 an hour. Half of electronics technicians earn more than $78,190 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $115,700.
Pay percentiles for electronics technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.80 | $49,510 |
| 25th | $29.62 | $61,610 |
| 50th (median) | $37.59 | $78,190 |
| 75th | $46.95 | $97,650 |
| 90th | $55.62 | $115,700 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians (SOC 17-3023). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for electronics technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $99,840 | $48.00 | +28% |
| Rhode Island | $98,600 | $47.40 | +26% |
| District of Columbia | $97,620 | $46.93 | +25% |
| Hawaii | $96,200 | $46.25 | +23% |
| New Mexico | $96,070 | $46.19 | +23% |
| Maryland | $95,830 | $46.07 | +23% |
| Washington | $93,930 | $45.16 | +20% |
| Alaska | $92,760 | $44.60 | +19% |
| Nevada | $88,160 | $42.38 | +13% |
| California | $86,090 | $41.39 | +10% |
| United States | $78,190 | $37.59 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many electronics technicians are there?
BLS counts about 95,130 electronics technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians”. The most jobs are in California (13,450), Texas (8,960) and Florida (4,710).
The mean (average) annual wage is $80,680, higher than the median of $78,190.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,516
- Biweekly
- $3,007
- Weekly
- $1,504
- Daily (8 hours)
- $301
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do electronics technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for electronics technicians is $37.59. The middle 50% earn between $29.62 and $46.95 an hour.
Which state pays electronics technicians the most?
Wyoming has the highest median wage for electronics technicians at $99,840, +28% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for electronics technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of electronics technicians earn less than $49,510 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.