Final test technician vs electronics technician

The differences between final test technicians and electronics technicians can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a final test technician and an electronics technician. Additionally, an electronics technician has an average salary of $46,660, which is higher than the $45,208 average annual salary of a final test technician.

The top three skills for a final test technician include R, test procedures and quality standards. The most important skills for an electronics technician are hand tools, RF, and ladders.

Final test technician vs electronics technician overview

	Final Test Technician	Electronics Technician
Yearly salary	$45,208	$46,660
Hourly rate	$21.73	$22.43
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	36,019	83,284
Job satisfaction	-	4.5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 55%	Associate Degree, 52%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	12	12

Final test technician vs electronics technician salary

Final test technicians and electronics technicians have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Final Test Technician	Electronics Technician
Average salary	$45,208	$46,660
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $64,000	Between $32,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	-	Washington, DC
Highest paying state	-	Montana
Best paying company	-	Jacobs Engineering Group
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between final test technician and electronics technician education

There are a few differences between a final test technician and an electronics technician in terms of educational background:

	Final Test Technician	Electronics Technician
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 55%	Associate Degree, 52%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering	Electrical Engineering
Most common college	Northeastern University	Northeastern University

Final test technician vs electronics technician demographics

Here are the differences between final test technicians' and electronics technicians' demographics:

	Final Test Technician	Electronics Technician
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 91.3% Female, 8.7%	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Asian, 8.0% White, 70.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between final test technician and electronics technician duties and responsibilities

Final test technician example responsibilities.

Install and manage windows applications for the user, maintain servers and manage help desk operations.
Obtain and update certificates for A+, ESD IPC and ISO certifications.
Perform calibration, setup, troubleshoot and test support for RMA units.
Test and repair printed circuit boards, RF generators, and modular parts for etching wafers.
Test all laser scanners, processors and accessories for proper operation including burning software onto chips to install onto circuit boards.
Solder diodes and components to PC boards.

Electronics technician example responsibilities.

Manage and distribute cad standards to contributing design consultants and assist with any design issues as necessary.
Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical and electronic components.
Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair professional electronic test equipment: oscilloscopes, oscillators and pulse generators.
Utilize a wide array of test equipment including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and communications monitors.
Assemble electronic components onto print circuit boards with aid of PCB component location prints and engineer assembly documentation.
Help tutor other students in writing, math and electronics.

Final test technician vs electronics technician skills

Common final test technician skills

R, 13%
Test Procedures, 10%
Quality Standards, 8%
Test Equipment, 6%
RF, 5%
Laser, 5%

Common electronics technician skills

Hand Tools, 6%
RF, 5%
Ladders, 4%
Preventive Maintenance, 4%
Oscilloscopes, 4%
PLC, 4%

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