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What is an electrical integrator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an electrical integrator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $39.22 an hour? That's $81,572 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 9,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreElectrical IntegratorUS Average
Salary
6.4

Avg. Salary $81,572

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
5.7

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.18%

Asian 15.68%

Black or African American 3.72%

Hispanic or Latino 7.66%

Unknown 4.48%

White 68.27%

Gender

female 11.54%

male 88.46%

Age - 44
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 - 44
Stress level
5.7

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.2

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become an electrical integrator

  1. Explore electrical integrator education requirements

    Most common electrical integrator degrees

    High School Diploma

    30.0 %

    Bachelor's

    30.0 %

    Master's

    20.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific electrical integrator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    RF25.59%
    Electrical Systems21.02%
    HMI11.67%
    SLC6.63%
    Autocad5.18%
  3. Complete relevant electrical integrator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New electrical integrators 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 an electrical integrator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real electrical integrator resumes.
  4. Research electrical integrator duties and responsibilities

    • Coordinate with senior electrical engineers and achieve hands-on experience on coal fire plant power generation and power transformers, circuit breakers.
    • Coordinate with senior electrical engineers and achieve hands-on experience on coal fire plant power generation and power transformers, circuit breakers.
    • Develop and execute EMC test plan and cable drawings for fuel management system.
    • Integrate avionics installations into existing aircraft.
  5. Apply for electrical integrator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an electrical integrator 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 electrical integrator salary

The average electrical integrator salary in the United States is $81,572 per year or $39 per hour. Electrical integrator salaries range between $62,000 and $106,000 per year.

Average electrical integrator salary
$81,572 Yearly
$39.22 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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