| Scientific research and development services | $77,410 |
| Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing | 72,670 |
| Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution | 71,640 |
| Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing | 70,430 |
| Architectural, engineering, and related services | 66,980 |
Median annual earnings of electronics engineers, except computer, were $69,930 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $55,930 and $85,980. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $46,310, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $103,860. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of electronics engineers in 2002 were:
| Federal government | $78,830 |
| Architectural, engineering, and related services | 72,850 |
| Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing | 70,950 |
| Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing | 70,800 |
| Wired telecommunications carriers | 62,670 |
According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates in electrical/electronics and communications engineering received starting offers averaging $49,794 a year; master’s degree candidates averaged $64,556; and Ph.D. candidates averaged $74,283.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 Edition
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