Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (17-2072)
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. Excludes Computer Hardware Engineers (17-2061).
Employment and Job Openings
| Employment | Average Annual Openings | |||||
| 2018 Estimate | 2028 Projection | Percent Change | Labor Force Exits | Occupation Transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 47 | 44 | -6.38 | 1 | 2 | 3 | United States | 138500 | 137300 | 0.0 | 2800 | 6300 | 9000 |
Job Outlook for Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 54.00 | 33.28 | 40.58 | 51.70 | 65.05 | 80.48 |
| Alaska | 51.45 | 33.83 | 37.05 | 44.38 | 58.57 | 76.80 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 51.19 | 42.22 | 44.55 | 49.66 | 58.12 | 63.82 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.