Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
SOC Code: 17-2072 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Research, design, develop, or test electronic components and systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use employing knowledge of electronic theory and materials properties. Design electronic circuits and components for use in fields such as telecommunications, aerospace guidance and propulsion control, acoustics, or instruments and controls.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $93,850 | $136,614 | $179,400 | $222,165 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $127,234 | $156,853 | $186,472 | $216,091 |
| Merced, CA | $121,576 | $152,464 | $183,331 | $214,219 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,374 | $135,429 | $166,504 | $197,558 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $107,786 | $134,888 | $162,011 | $189,114 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $73,965 | $110,531 | $147,118 | $183,685 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,526 | $128,086 | $155,646 | $183,206 |
| Salinas, CA | $94,661 | $123,718 | $152,797 | $181,854 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $110,115 | $133,869 | $157,602 | $181,355 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,878 | $127,171 | $152,464 | $177,757 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 3,558 | $276,820 |
| Intel Corporation | 3,494 | $120,999 |
| Apple Inc. | 2,507 | $168,114 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 1,457 | $349,855 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 1,336 | $175,455 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 452 | $155,642 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 391 | $137,558 |
| ARM, INC. | 384 | $145,992 |
| NXP USA, INC. | 381 | $149,065 |
| Xilinx, Inc. | 349 | $159,246 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,239 | $127,512 |
| 2021 | 1,658 | $128,058 |
| 2022 | 1,503 | $141,775 |
| 2023 | 3,277 | $135,488 |
| 2024 | 7,039 | $264,263 |
| 2025 | 7,871 | $320,552 |
| 2026 | 1,235 | $380,184 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Mathematics | 3.5 | |
| Writing | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 4.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.5 |
| Design | 4.3 |
| Mathematics | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Physics | 3.2 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 83.3% |
| Associate's degree | 13.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
- Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, products, or systems to ensure conformance to specifications, safety standards, or applicable codes or regulations.
- Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
- Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
- Develop or perform operational, maintenance, or testing procedures for electronic products, components, equipment, or systems.
- Prepare, review, or maintain maintenance schedules, design documentation, or operational reports or charts.
- Determine project material or equipment needs.
- Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Apache Subversion SVN Autodesk AutoCAD C C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks ESRI ArcGIS software Extensible markup language XML Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Oracle Database Oracle Java Python
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