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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

SOC 17-2072 BLS OEWS May 2025 H-1B LCAs, last 12 months

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).

National median · BLS
$130,220
▲ +2.06% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
$153,402
▲ +10.36% YoY · 7,121 LCAs
Average salary · BLS
$137,280
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
96,900
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Pay range for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation; H-1B covers 7,121 certified Labor Condition Applications filed by sponsoring employers in the last 12 months.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS) H-1B sponsored
10th — entry pay$81,840$110,000
25th$101,680$127,200
Median (50th)$130,220$153,402
75th$167,670$181,100
90th — top pay$206,960$208,884
H-1B sponsors pay a median of $153,402 for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer — 17.8% above the BLS national median of $130,220.

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

BLS projects employment of electronics engineers, except computer to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,900 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
98,200 → 101,800
+3,600 jobs
Projected change
+3.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
4,900
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree
No related experience required
Self-employed
0.4% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 4)
Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Fastest-growing jobs → Best-paying jobs that need a bachelor's degree →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →

H-1B sponsored pay

Pay by H-1B wage level

Employers assign every H-1B filing a Department of Labor prevailing-wage level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). Pay rises steeply with level.

H-1B median $153,402
Change vs prior year +10.36%
After inflation (CPI-U) +7.01%
Wage level LCAs Share P25 Median P75
Level I 632 8.9% $89,206 $111,000 $125,000
Level II 1,727 24.3% $111,760 $124,342 $151,091
Level III 1,414 19.9% $135,907 $152,506 $179,000
Level IV 1,921 27% $162,905 $191,506 $216,091
H-1B job titles

Salaries by job title in Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

The 50 most-filed job titles inside SOC 17-2072, from 7,121 H-1B filings. Seniority words and level numbers are grouped (“Senior Data Engineer II” counts as Data Engineer). Tap a title for its full range, wage levels and the exact titles employers used.

Job title LCAs Share P25 Median P75 YoY
Component Design Engineer 441 6.19% $121,680 $133,050 $153,540 +7.74%
Staff Engineer 276 3.88% $149,960 $161,179 $186,472 +6.07%
ASIC Engineer 189 2.65% $167,636 $196,000 $216,091 +19.51%
Hardware Engineer 188 2.64% $135,602 $166,195 $192,494 +8.27%
Silicon Design Engineer 180 2.53% $122,971 $135,000 $146,717 +4.65%
Design Verification 151 2.12% $151,421 $162,500 $204,901 +2.98%
Physical Design Engineer 147 2.06% $150,894 $168,583 $199,500 +9.82%
Principal Engineer 142 1.99% $151,091 $165,558 $200,000 +5.57%
MTS Silicon Design Engineer 139 1.95% $135,907 $169,022 $186,472 +10.11%
Electronics Engineer 135 1.9% $107,931 $131,352 $157,800 +3.44%
Verification Engineer 116 1.63% $161,179 $170,894 $198,672 +2.72%
Engineer generic 101 1.42% $119,434 $135,907 $156,853 +7.03%
FE Engineering 92 1.29% $160,553 $183,692 $196,619 +9.76%
Design Engineer 88 1.24% $121,260 $124,200 $154,565 -2.19%
Product Engineer 86 1.21% $115,290 $131,470 $148,114 +13.29%
R&D Engineer IC Design 83 1.17% $146,290 $170,884 $205,173 -5.07%
SMTS Silicon Design Engineer 80 1.12% $161,179 $198,732 $205,018 +3.93%
Architect generic 71 1% $184,000 $186,472 $216,091 +1.38%
Design Verification Engineer 68 0.95% $126,143 $146,736 $167,200 -4.22%
Staff CPU Engineer 66 0.93% $152,506 $179,000 $186,472 +7.19%
Product Development Engineer 61 0.86% $108,160 $110,656 $125,750 +1.08%
Asics Engineer 58 0.81% $116,558 $128,412 $128,898 +7.52%
RF Engineer 56 0.79% $90,844 $101,878 $109,200 +6.68%
Electrical Engineer 55 0.77% $104,302 $116,168 $131,472 -3.19%
Packaging Engineer 51 0.72% $123,790 $138,715 $142,262 +16.14%
Analog Engineer 51 0.72% $119,635 $138,715 $153,540 +10.78%
Staff Asics Engineer 47 0.66% $148,233 $164,000 $177,070 +14.54%
Systems Engineer 46 0.65% $114,252 $133,106 $144,573 +11.45%
Analog Design Engineer 45 0.63% $124,197 $146,628 $169,379 +6.16%
CPU Engineer 44 0.62% $122,500 $128,898 $156,853 +1.51%
System Validation Engineer 43 0.6% $115,290 $131,470 $150,457 +12.29%
Member of Technical Staff generic 43 0.6% $146,075 $172,000 $207,615 -15.83%
Graduate Engineer 40 0.56% $112,684 $125,788 $128,898 +16.3%
Staff Modem Technologies Engineer 37 0.52% $155,000 $186,472 $187,000 +6.56%
RF/Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering 37 0.52% $156,853 $181,100 $199,500 +8.38%
GPU Engineer 37 0.52% $128,898 $133,600 $155,000 +6.88%
Design for Test Engineer 34 0.48% $138,084 $157,328 $174,721 +1.79%
Staff GPU Engineer 34 0.48% $167,050 $186,472 $195,200 +9.37%
Digital Design Engineer 34 0.48% $128,812 $142,487 $160,025 +9.61%
Graphics Hardware Engineer 32 0.45% $120,646 $121,050 $139,710 +12.5%
R&D Engineer Hardware 29 0.41% $147,235 $164,020 $199,771 -1.04%
Wireless Systems Validation Engineer 29 0.41% $150,218 $181,100 $204,901 +1.74%
Module Design Engineer 28 0.39% $155,498 $181,532 $200,765 +12.26%
CPU Implementation Engineering 28 0.39% $161,418 $184,560 $207,800 +16.96%
VLSI CAD Engineering 27 0.38% $162,500 $178,006 $190,564 -10.11%
Test Engineer 27 0.38% $116,279 $141,753 $156,853 +7.11%
Systems Design Engineer 27 0.38% $115,000 $128,000 $150,000 -1.54%
Application Engineer 26 0.37% $116,170 $129,598 $149,367 -0.98%
Wireless Systems Engineering 26 0.37% $162,500 $184,070 $198,882 +3.41%
Silicon Validation Engineering 26 0.37% $155,959 $188,019 $204,901 +6.95%

Titles are cleaned from the employer's own LCA text (codes and typos removed, nothing invented). Rows need 10+ filings in this SOC.

Skills & tools

Skills needed for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Complex Problem Solving4.0
  • Critical Thinking4.0
  • Reading Comprehension4.0
  • Speaking3.9
  • Active Listening3.8
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.8
  • Systems Analysis3.8
  • Mathematics3.5
  • Writing3.5
  • Monitoring3.4
Top knowledge areas
  • Engineering and Technology4.8
  • Computers and Electronics4.5
  • Design4.3
  • Mathematics4.0
  • English Language3.8
  • Mechanical3.2
  • Physics3.2
  • Education and Training3.0
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwarePythonThe MathWorks MATLABApache Subversion SVNAutodesk AutoCADCC++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksESRI ArcGIS softwareExtensible markup language XMLLinuxMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaStructured query language SQLTrimble SketchUp Pro

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What electronics engineers, except computer do

  • Design electronic components, software, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, medical, military, or scientific applications.
  • Operate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform electronics engineering tasks.
  • Evaluate project work to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy, or compatibility in the resolution of complex electronics engineering problems.
  • Direct or coordinate activities concerned with manufacture, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, products, or systems.
  • Confer with engineers, customers, vendors, or others to discuss existing or potential electronics engineering projects or products.
  • Provide technical support or instruction to staff or customers regarding electronics equipment standards.
  • Recommend repair or design modifications of electronics components or systems, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, or system capabilities.
  • 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.
Also called
Design EngineerIntegrated Circuit Design Engineer (IC Design Engineer)Product EngineerTest EngineerCompatibility Test EngineerElectronics Design EngineerEngineerEvaluation EngineerRadio Frequency Engineer (RF Engineer)Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)
Specialties within this occupation
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.