How much does a electronics engineer make?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience, in-demand skills, PE licensure, location, and employer or industry, such as semiconductor manufacturing, government, or telecom. More specialized or complex work can also bring higher pay.

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).

What's a typical day like?

They use computer design tools to plan circuits, then test electronic parts or systems to see if they work as planned. They inspect results, talk through problems with teammates, and help coordinate how equipment will be made or changed.

Earn a U.S. bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering or a related field; internships or co-ops add hands-on practice. To become a licensed PE, pass the FE exam, gain several years of experience, then pass the PE exam.

Usually a bachelor's degree (preparation level 4 of 5)

Good for people who like building and doing and figuring things out.

A NASA electronics engineer helped develop augmented-reality gear for ground and space operations and mentored a CubeSat satellite’s software project.

The US figure is the median and the Japan figure is the average, so it's not a perfect comparison. Prices differ too.