Occupation ยท SOC 17-3029
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 64,410 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $77,390 ($37.21 an hour).
US employment
64,410
Median annual wage
$77,390
Mean annual wage
$79,740
Median hourly wage
$37.21
Education and training
Typical education
Associate's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
2
Some preparation
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $23,750 (+30.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,590 | $50,200 (+64.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,910 | $34,520 (+44.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas8,570
- 2. California7,840
- 3. Virginia3,810
- 4. Maryland2,680
- 5. Florida2,440
- 6. Washington2,310
- 7. New York2,200
- 8. Georgia2,140
- 9. Pennsylvania2,120
- 10. Louisiana2,020
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$109,120
- 2. New Mexico$107,310
- 3. Maryland$104,830
- 4. Maine$101,500
- 5. Rhode Island$98,340
- 6. Washington$96,120
- 7. Virginia$95,640
- 8. Hawaii$90,380
- 9. Nevada$88,860
- 10. California$83,350
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Civil EngineersTeleworkable
- Industrial EngineersTeleworkable
- Mechanical EngineersOn-site
- Electrical EngineersTeleworkable
- Engineers, All OtherOn-site
- Architects, Except Landscape and NavalTeleworkable
- Architectural and Civil DraftersTeleworkable
- Electronics Engineers, Except ComputerTeleworkable
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