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Hiring Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Employers across the 83 metro areas we have BLS OEWS wage data for pay electronics engineers, except computer a median of $81,330 to $194,370 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A search through recruitlocalpros runs Tier I to Tier VI, $6,240 to $54,340, set by seniority, never by location or salary. Our vetted recruiting partner handles sourcing, screening and placement end to end.

What do 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.

Core tasks, O*NET OnLine, 17-2072.00.

What does it take to become one?

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

O*NET Job Zone 4, SVP (7.0 to < 8.0). O*NET OnLine.

Employers commonly list experience with C, C++, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Python for this role.

What do electronics engineers, except computer get paid?

BLS OEWS, May 2025 publishes a wage for electronics engineers, except computer in 83 of the metro areas in this build. The median ranges from $81,330 to $194,370 a year depending on the metro, with a midpoint of $116,630. This is what employers pay, place of work, not a single national figure and not what any one person takes home.

BLS OEWS, BLS OEWS, May 2025, SOC 17-2072.

What does hiring one cost?

The same as any role: tier, not location or salary, sets the fee. Across all six tiers the published range is $6,240 to $54,340 per search. For scale, the highest published median for electronics engineers, except computer in this build is $194,370. A contingency firm hiring at that level would bill roughly $38,874 to $58,311 on the first year salary alone, 20 to 30%.

Frequently asked

How fast can a electronics engineers, except computer search fill?
23 to 35 days, 2 to 3x faster than a typical contingency search, per the recruiting provider's published figures.
What if the hire does not work out?
A 45-day replacement guarantee, at 50% off a repeat search for the same role.

Price a electronics engineers, except computer search

Eight questions about the role. Your tier range appears on screen, with the contingency comparison if you are paying one now.

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The fee does not move with the city. The wage band does, so each page prices the role against what that metro actually pays.