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What is a computer technician and electronics technician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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The average computer technician and electronics technician salary is $73,060. The most common degree is a associate degree degree with an electrical engineering major. It usually takes 6-12 months of experience to become a computer technician and electronics technician. Computer technicians and electronics technicians with a Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 0% and produce -400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Technician And Electronics TechnicianUS Average
Salary
5.7

Avg. Salary $73,060

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
2.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.15%

Asian 8.05%

Black or African American 6.26%

Hispanic or Latino 10.43%

Unknown 4.32%

White 70.79%

Gender

female 6.10%

male 93.90%

Age - 52
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 52
Stress level
5.5

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.0

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Computer technician and electronics technician career paths

Key steps to become a computer technician and electronics technician

  1. Explore computer technician and electronics technician education requirements

    Most common computer technician and electronics technician degrees

    Associate

    46.1 %

    Bachelor's

    30.3 %

    Diploma

    8.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific computer technician and electronics technician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Printers10.13%
    Test Equipment6.19%
    Computer System5.44%
    Electronic Equipment5.41%
    Computer Repair5.20%
  3. Complete relevant computer technician and electronics technician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer technicians and electronics technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer technician and electronics technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer technician and electronics technician resumes.
  4. Research computer technician and electronics technician duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and maintain the engineering lab; debugged/repair production servers and desktop computers
    • Organize, design and maintain technical documentation for multiple DOD projects.
    • Help cross compile code for Xilinx full size fpga unix computer.
    • Perform in-circuit test, troubleshooting, functional test and debug of numerous pcb assemblies.
  5. Prepare your computer technician and electronics technician resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your computer technician and electronics technician resume.

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  6. Apply for computer technician and electronics technician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer technician and electronics technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer technician and electronics technician salary

The average computer technician and electronics technician salary in the United States is $73,060 per year or $35 per hour. Computer technician and electronics technician salaries range between $51,000 and $103,000 per year.

Average computer technician and electronics technician salary
$73,060 Yearly
$35.12 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2020
Cons

I don’t too much simple tickets

Pros

I really love technical job which is hands on.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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