Electrical Engineering Technician - Pay and progression
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Pay
Industry sources indicate that the average gross salary for electrical technicians in 2008 was about $64,850, with the highest-paid 25% earning about $74,150, while the lowest-paid 25% earned an average of $50,200 a year.
According to the 2006 Census, electrical engineering technicians earned an average of $47,900 a year and worked an average of 42 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Electrical engineering technicians may move into supervisory roles overseeing a team of technicians. Some electrical engineering technicians may choose to complete a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) or equivalent qualifications and become electrical engineers.
Updated
September 2009
