Industrial Electronics Technician training programs & pay
Average pay $75,570 (all experience levels); median $74,090; top 10% earn over $105,590. Industrial electronics technicians repair the electrical and electronic equipment that keeps plants, utilities and transit systems running: motor controls, PLCs, drives, switchgear and instrumentation. Most enter through a postsecondary certificate or associate degree in industrial electronics.
- $75,570Average pay (U.S., all experience levels)
- $46,840Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $74,090Median pay (U.S.)
- $105,590Top 10% earn over
65,010 jobs nationwide · 222 listed programs in 32 states. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. O*NET 49-2094.00.
Highest-paying states (BLS median)
BLS wage data
What industrial electronics technicians earn
As of the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15, industrial electronics technicians in the United States earned an average (mean) of $75,570 a year across all experience levels, with a median of $74,090; the entry-level / bottom 10% figure (10th percentile) was $46,840 and the top 10% earned more than $105,590.
Annual wages for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (SOC 49-2094) from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. It is in our Average pay $65k+ (all experience levels) group: the national average (mean, all experience levels) is $75,570; the median is $74,090 and the entry-level / bottom 10% figure is $46,840.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $46,840 | $60,040 | $74,090 | $88,710 | $105,590 | $75,570 | 65,010 |
Training & tuition
What training costs
Tuition comes only from published College Scorecard figures. Apprenticeship sponsors do not publish tuition in federal files, so they show “Contact program.”
| Program group | Lowest | Middle | Highest | What the figure is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools with published tuition (221) | $1,124 | $4,980 | $67,977 | College Scorecard annual tuition & fees (in-state low end; out-of-state high end where they differ) |
Occupation profile
| O*NET-SOC code | 49-2094.00 |
|---|---|
| O*NET title | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment |
| BLS SOC | 49-2094 |
| Job zone | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
| Sample job titles | Control Technician, E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic), E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic), Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech), Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electronic Technician |
Typical tasks (O*NET)
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
Programs
Featured industrial electronics technician programs
12 of 222 listed programs, schools with published tuition first. Pick a state below for the full list.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiken Technical College Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Graniteville, SC | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 9 | $5,300–$8,088 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Alaska Vocational Technical Center Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Seward, AK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 14 | $5,619 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| American River College Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 2 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Lancaster, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Blytheville, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 12 | $2,960–$4,760 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Associate degree | 0 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Beebe, AR | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $3,360–$5,256 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Autry Technology Center Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Enid, OK | Certificate (1-2 years) | 7 | $4,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Bates Technical College Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Tacoma, WA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Bates Technical College Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Tacoma, WA | Associate degree | 3 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
| Bates Technical College Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | Tacoma, WA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,874–$12,222 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 47.0105 |
By state
Industrial Electronics Technician pay and programs by state
Highest state medians:
| State | Listed programs | Median pay | 90th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 21 | $65,600 | $97,540 | 930 |
| Alaska | 1 | $96,390 | $109,970 | 160 |
| Arizona | 7 | $77,110 | $100,830 | — |
| Arkansas | 14 | $66,980 | $91,210 | 330 |
| California | 22 | $87,080 | $129,910 | 5,830 |
| Colorado | 0 | $79,610 | $108,940 | 2,200 |
| Connecticut | 0 | $77,290 | $106,900 | 430 |
| Delaware | 0 | $86,290 | $104,270 | 160 |
| Florida | 0 | $61,530 | $88,480 | 3,650 |
| Georgia | 1 | $68,470 | $85,160 | 3,040 |
| Hawaii | 0 | $85,420 | $102,460 | 400 |
| Idaho | 3 | $64,410 | $84,100 | 420 |
| Illinois | 26 | $59,950 | $90,180 | 1,150 |
| Indiana | 1 | $66,620 | $85,260 | 1,100 |
| Iowa | 3 | $72,250 | $93,890 | 1,130 |
| Kansas | 3 | $77,360 | $109,730 | 340 |
| Kentucky | 0 | $62,980 | $92,670 | 630 |
| Louisiana | 5 | $64,500 | $90,810 | 950 |
| Maine | 0 | $81,180 | $98,370 | 410 |
| Maryland | 2 | $79,650 | $99,110 | 1,160 |
| Massachusetts | 0 | $77,570 | $108,220 | 920 |
| Michigan | 9 | $66,140 | $92,150 | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | 0 | $80,220 | $100,610 | 1,240 |
| Mississippi | 3 | $71,700 | $99,180 | 500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $60,950 | $95,680 | 590 |
| Montana | 3 | $75,660 | $132,500 | 120 |
| Nebraska | 3 | $64,120 | $90,650 | 410 |
| Nevada | 2 | $82,680 | $100,620 | 710 |
| New Hampshire | 0 | $77,850 | $109,520 | 210 |
| New Jersey | 0 | $74,980 | $113,860 | 1,290 |
| New Mexico | 0 | $80,590 | $101,170 | 420 |
| New York | 1 | $78,130 | $100,580 | 1,700 |
| North Carolina | 0 | $76,740 | $97,040 | 1,660 |
| North Dakota | 0 | $98,700 | $133,840 | 520 |
| Ohio | 4 | $62,310 | $89,280 | 1,510 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $75,480 | $97,490 | 800 |
| Oregon | 0 | $91,910 | $111,530 | 840 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $65,960 | $89,980 | 2,710 |
| Puerto Rico | 0 | $22,580 | $54,430 | 190 |
| Rhode Island | 0 | $76,860 | $81,970 | 200 |
| South Carolina | 14 | $75,490 | $103,170 | 1,130 |
| South Dakota | 0 | $64,900 | $88,800 | 470 |
| Tennessee | 10 | $61,560 | $90,010 | 1,700 |
| Texas | 5 | $74,480 | $109,350 | 13,540 |
| Utah | 1 | $75,500 | $89,520 | 750 |
| Vermont | 0 | $74,000 | $85,850 | 110 |
| Virginia | 21 | $71,320 | $92,470 | 1,570 |
| Washington | 8 | $99,200 | $122,440 | 1,660 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $74,920 | $91,890 | 220 |
| Wisconsin | 13 | $74,980 | $91,770 | 850 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $86,880 | $118,150 | 100 |
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FAQ
Industrial Electronics Technician pay and training: quick answers
How much do industrial electronics technicians make?
As of the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15, industrial electronics technicians in the United States earned an average (mean) of $75,570 a year across all experience levels, with a median of $74,090; the entry-level / bottom 10% figure (10th percentile) was $46,840 and the top 10% earned more than $105,590.
What is entry-level pay for industrial electronics technicians?
BLS does not publish a starting wage. The closest federal figure is the 10th percentile, which we label entry-level / bottom 10%: $46,840 a year nationally in the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. The median is $74,090.
Which states pay industrial electronics technicians the most?
By BLS average (mean) annual wage, the top states are Washington ($100,080), North Dakota ($96,880), California ($91,820), in the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
How many industrial electronics technician training programs are listed?
We list 222 in 32 states: 222 school programs from the NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions file (3,026 graduates that year). Listings are matched from public files and are not endorsements.
How much does industrial electronics technician training cost?
For the 221 listed schools with published College Scorecard tuition and fees, the annual figure ranges from $1,124 to $67,977 (middle $4,980). Registered apprenticeships are usually paid jobs, and the DOL file does not list tuition.
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.