Career Paths From Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelayCareer Change91.3% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$103,020
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Avionics TechniciansCareer Change92.3% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Avionics Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Avionics Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 5% higher.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Wind Turbine Service TechniciansCareer Change88.9% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Wind Turbine Service Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Wind Turbine Service Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$64,120
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and RepairersCareer Change88.9% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 19% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$63,520
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Ship EngineersCareer Change88.8% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Ship Engineers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Ship Engineers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 40% higher.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$109,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersCareer Change94.1% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 33% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$52,600
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersCareer Change92.6% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$61,010
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Elevator and Escalator Installers and RepairersCareer Change89.3% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 41% higher.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$109,910
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Automotive Service Technicians and MechanicsCareer Change95.2% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 35% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$50,620
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Motorcycle MechanicsCareer Change91.6% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Motorcycle Mechanics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Motorcycle Mechanics is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 38% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$48,580
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersCareer Change90.8% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$60,070
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorCareer Change89.1% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$74,340
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsCareer Change90.3% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$78,620
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related RepairersCareer Change93% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$56,210
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersCareer Change93% skill match
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians and Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 18% lower.
Current median salary
$78,190
Target median salary
$63,800
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.