Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
National Occupation Code (NOC): 2241 ยท Browse All Occupations
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians may work independently or provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and in governments and a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries.
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Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $33,949 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $71,005 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $59,085 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $72,537 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $49,611 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $52,166 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $52,166 |
| Female | $55,515 |
Extracted Salary Information (44 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 415 |
| 25 to 34 years | 425 |
| 35 to 44 years | 460 |
| 45 to 54 years | 690 |
| 55 to 64 years | 500 |
| 65 to 74 years | 60 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 2,570 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 870 |
| Part Time | 1,705 |
| Total | 2,570 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,295 |
| Female | 275 |
| Total | 2,570 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 2,430 |
| Self Employed | 135 |
| Total | 2,570 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 2,420 |
| Unemployed | 155 |
| Total | 2,570 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 20 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 450 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 175 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 1,150 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 155 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 620 |
| Total | 2,570 |
