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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Annual Median Wage$ 127,100$76,833
$217,898Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
- Electrical engineers design, develop, and test electrical and electronic equipment, components, and systems.
What do they typically do
- Design new ways to use electrical power to develop or improve products
- Perform detailed calculations to develop manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
- Direct the manufacture, installation, and testing of electrical equipment to ensure that products meet specifications and codes
- Investigate complaints from customers or the public, evaluate problems, and recommend solutions
- Work with project managers on production efforts to ensure that projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.3%Job Opening 133Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs18452104Change 259