This chart defines the specific occupations that have been included in the workforce cluster (aggregate view) or occupational group in this report. A more detailed view of each occupation is available by clicking the linked occupation which will open MCC Career Coach providing career exploration and occupational details within a selected region. To find more information on the job titles and skill sets that are aligned to each occupation, click on the linked SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) which will open O*NET OnLine, a database of occupations developed under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration. View detailed Data Sources.
Advanced Manufacturing
Electrical Engineering Technologies
Electrical engineering technicians research, design, develop, test and supervise the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components and/or systems for commercial, industrial and scientific use. They test and modify developmental and operational electrical machinery, control equipment and circuitry in both industrial and commercial laboratories.
Electrical Engineering Technologies – Central, NY / Central NY
Central NY
The data below is based on the following 5 counties: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego.
Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.
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| SOC | Occupations | 10th Percentile |
50th Percentile |
90th Percentile |
Growth | Replacements | Openings |
| 17-3012.01 | Electronic Drafters | 24.64 | 36.17 | 43.75 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 17-3012.02 | Electrical Drafters | 24.64 | 36.17 | 43.75 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 17-3023.01 | Electronics Engineering Technicians | 23.47 | 38.50 | 58.37 | 2 | 38 | 40 |
| 17-3023.03 | Electrical Engineering Technicians | 23.47 | 38.50 | 58.37 | 2 | 38 | 40 |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 21.68 | 33.08 | 47.45 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 49-2094.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 28.60 | 40.50 | 46.22 | 1 | 17 | 17 |
| 49-2095.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 40.22 | 59.49 | 73.98 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
| 51-4035.00 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 22.45 | 24.24 | 31.09 | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| 51-9162.00 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 24.73 | 30.65 | 42.36 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| Averages & Total | $26.54 | $37.52 | $49.03 | 6 | 92 | 98 | |
Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego.
Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.
| SOC | Occupations | 2025 Estimated Annual Churn |
2025 Estimated Annual Attrition |
| 17-3012.01 | Electronic Drafters | 25.37% | 25.64% |
| 17-3012.02 | Electrical Drafters | 25.37% | 25.64% |
| 17-3023.01 | Electronics Engineering Technicians | 23.57% | 23.98% |
| 17-3023.03 | Electrical Engineering Technicians | 23.57% | 23.98% |
| 17-3024.00 | Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 23.01% | 23.37% |
| 49-2094.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | 39.31% | 39.69% |
| 49-2095.00 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 17.71% | 16.44% |
| 51-4035.00 | Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 34.15% | 35.71% |
| 51-9162.00 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | 38.76% | 39.46% |
Estimated Annual Churn is the average of the separations and hires within an occupation divided by the total employment for that occupation. Estimated Annual Attrition is calculated by dividing the separations within an occupation by the total employment for the occupation.
Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.
Occupational group hourly wages.
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Hourly Wage
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Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
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5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
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$26 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
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$18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
Wage curve based on the 5 county region: Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, Oswego.
Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.
Regional program completions vs. estimated annual openings.
This measurement aims to provide a regionally based supply and demand report, comparing the total estimated number of learners completing a relevant middle-skills training or education program within a region, against estimated industry demand for those middle-skills workers that have been included for purposes of this analysis in a specific occupational group or workforce cluster. Additional source information and detailed completion data are available in Data Sources.
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The estimated deficit or surplus of workers in an occupational grouping or workforce cluster, as defined by the report, compares the number of individuals who completed a formal training or education program against the estimated demand for entry-level occupations relevant to a program’s workforce focus. View detailed Data Sources.
| Middle-Skill Education Provider | September 2022 - August 2023 Completions | Estimated Annual Job Openings | Estimated Gap (Δ) |
| Cayuga Community College | 4 | 98 | -55** |
| Mohawk Valley Community College | 10 | ||
| Onondaga Community College | 29 | ||
| Total | 43* |
Data is estimated, not predictive.
Source: Includes associates degrees; awards of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years; awards of less than 1 academic year; and non-credit awards of 1 academic year or less from Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.
2025 Total Workforce: 1,433 Electrical Engineering Technologies – Central, NY Workers.
10-year aging out projection: 28.9% are approaching retirement age.
Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.
Q2 2025 EMSI Occupation data.
Per worker metrics for MCC's Electrical Engineering Technologies – Central, NY related programs.
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This chart shows the number of learners completing a relevant middle-skill training and education program, the marginal impact per completer, as well as the estimated lifetime earnings for completers. View data sources.
| Field | Value |
| Number of Completers in Workforce in 2014* | 102 |
| Marginal Annual Impact per Completer (Compared to Full-Time High School Educated Worker) | $209,100 |
| Estimated Lifetime Earnings of Completers | $895,400 |
*Based on 10-years of MCC Program completion data
2014 Economic impact of MCC's Electrical Engineering Technologies – Central, NY related programs.
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This chart shows the initial, direct, indirect, induced and total economic impact on the selected region by the selected occupational group. View data sources.
| Impact Type | Value ($) |
| Initial Effect | $13,382,000 |
| Direct Effect | $1,579,000 |
| Indirect Effect | $317,000 |
| Induced Effect | $6,102,000 |
| Total Economic Impact in 2014 | $21,381,000 |
Source: Monroe Community College Program Based Economic Impact Analysis
Job postings summary.
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This table provides the total number of unique job postings for the occupations that have been included within either the occupational group or workforce cluster for a given month. By comparing the number of unique online postings to total online postings, a measurement of posting intensity can be estimated. Posting intensity may be used to understand the amount of recruitment being done online for a single opportunity. View detailed Data Sources.
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Unique postings (May 2025) 79415 total postings |
Posting intensity (May 2025) 5.3 : 1Regional average: 3.0 : 1 |
There were 415 total job postings for the Electrical Engineering Technologies – Central, NY in May 2025, of which 79 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 5.3 : 1, meaning that for every 5.3 postings there is 1 unique job posting.
May 2025 EMSI Hires data.
Top skills.
Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.
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This chart displays the skills that were in greatest demand for the occupations within the workforce cluster or occupational group. An analysis of skills derived from online job postings is useful for understanding if learning outcomes within a relevant education or training program relates to the skills most in demand in the labor market. View detailed Data Sources.
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| Communication |
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| Detail Oriented |
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| Machining |
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| Tooling |
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| Mathematics |
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| CNC Programming |
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| Control Systems |
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| Computer Numerical Control (CNC) |
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.
Top employers.
Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.
| Cpp Syracuse |
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| Unclassified |
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| Actalent |
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| Colgate University |
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| Scientific Research Corporation |
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| Novelis |
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| WestRock |
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| Stout Management Group |
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| United Auto Supply |
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| Adecco |
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.
Most frequent certifications.
Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.
| Valid Driver's License |
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| Security Clearance |
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| EPA 608 Technician Certification |
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| EPA Universal Certification |
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| Secret Clearance |
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| American Society For Quality (ASQ) Certified |
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| Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional |
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| Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification |
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| Commercial Driver's License (CDL) |
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| Forklift Certification |
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Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.
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