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Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Puerto Rico

Want to work as an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Puerto Rico? Below are the key facts. Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions. Excludes “Broadcast Technicians” (27-4012).

What do Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Make in Puerto Rico?

The electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians working in Puerto Rico, the typical annual salary is $42,510 per year (or about $20.44/hour).Pay can range from $32,170 at the 10th percentile to $76,380 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$32,170	$15.46
25th percentile	$35,200	$16.92
Median (50th)	$42,510	$20.44
75th percentile	$59,360	$28.54
90th percentile	$76,380	$36.72

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Puerto Rico compared to the national average — is 1.42, indicating that electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians earn a median of $61,455 per year ($29.55/hour), lower than the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 150,111 electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians across the United States. In Puerto Rico alone, approximately 800 people work in this role. That trails the typical state, which employs around 1,200 electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians.

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

The largest metro-area employers of electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	480	$49,590
Ponce, PR	50	$39,180
Aguadilla, PR	40	$47,610
Mayaguez, PR	30	$50,440

Top States for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Employment

The table below shows the states where the most electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians work.

State	Number Employed
California	12,460
Texas	8,160
Florida	5,240
New York	4,270
Virginia	4,030
Massachusetts	3,950
Pennsylvania	3,610
Michigan	2,510
Washington	2,390
Arizona	2,360
Oregon	2,320
Tennessee	2,180
Georgia	2,150
Illinois	2,110
Maryland	2,080
North Carolina	2,040
Ohio	2,030
Indiana	1,970
Alabama	1,950
South Carolina	1,880

Highest-Paying States for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Where electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians earn the most: electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$102,500
Maryland	$98,660
Rhode Island	$94,910
Alaska	$89,030
Wyoming	$86,820
Hawaii	$86,810
California	$84,530
Nevada	$84,530
Washington	$84,530
New Jersey	$84,530

Skills

The most important electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

• Modify, maintain, or repair electronics equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
• Replace defective components or parts, using hand tools and precision instruments.
• Set up and operate specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test, or analyze the performance of electronic components, assemblies, or systems.
• Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers or field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Assemble electrical systems or prototypes, using hand tools or measuring instruments.
• Review electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards.
• Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.
• Review existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions, or amendments to outdated material.
• Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
• Select electronics equipment, components, or systems to meet functional specifications.
• Calculate design specifications or cost, material, and resource estimates, and prepare project schedules and budgets.

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Getting Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Processing Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
• Analyzing Data or Information

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

• Electronics Engineering
• General Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Industrial Production Technology

Related Careers

Other careers like electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians include:

• Computer Hardware Engineers
• Electrical Engineers
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
• Mechanical Engineers
• Mechatronics Engineers
• Electrical and Electronics Drafters

Also Known As

Analog Circuit Designer, Analog Device Designer, Analysis Specialist, Applied Technologist, Automation Maintenance Technician, Automation Technician, Building Automation Technician (Building Automation Tech), Building Components Designer, CNC Programmer (Computer Numerical Control Programmer), Calibration Laboratory Technician, Calibration Technician, Calibration and Instrumentation Technician, Cellular Phone Repairer (Cell Phone Repairer), Certified Control Systems Technician, Circuit Designer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 17-3023.00