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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.

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Electrical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY / Finger Lakes NY
  1. 1. Occupational Group Definition
  2. 2. Occupational Churn and Attrition
  3. 3. Wage Analysis
  4. 4. Gap Analysis
  5. 5. Impact Analysis
  6. 6. Hires Data
  7. 7. Real-Time Labor Market Data

Occupational Group Definition.

Finger Lakes NY

The data below is based on the following 9 counties:
Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.

Standard Occupational Classifications (SOC), occupations, wages and estimated demand.

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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.

WAGES
SOC Occupations 10th
Percentile
50th
Percentile
90th
Percentile
Growth Replacements Openings
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 25.79 33.96 51.04 2 5 7
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 25.79 33.96 51.04 2 5 7
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 22.09 34.94 45.91 3 41 44
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 22.09 34.94 45.91 3 41 44
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 24.35 31.27 40.85 1 6 7
49-2021.00 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers 22.81 23.84 25.51 1 7 8
49-2022.00 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 17.78 30.00 49.05 2 33 35
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 23.99 31.40 47.37 0 12 12
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 44.44 59.17 75.33 2 7 9
49-2097.00 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 19.53 29.15 36.88 0 6 6
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, Tenders, Metal and Plastic 18.94 20.54 34.06 0 8 8
51-9162.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 24.31 31.07 41.64 1 25 26
Averages & Total $24.40 $32.53 $44.76 13 149 162

Wages and demand based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2025
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2025
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 26.14% 25.84%
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 26.14% 25.84%
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 24.02% 24.00%
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 24.02% 24.00%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 26.48% 26.60%
49-2021.00 Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers 31.12% 31.86%
49-2022.00 Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers 27.42% 29.59%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 42.41% 41.95%
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 22.09% 20.62%
49-2097.00 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers 40.12% 38.39%
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, Tenders, Metal and Plastic 40.52% 42.42%
51-9162.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 34.04% 35.82%

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.


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Wage Analysis.

Occupational group hourly wages.

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This chart provides entry (10th percentile), median (50th percentile), and high (90th percentile) wage data for the workforce cluster in the region selected.  View detailed data sources.

Hourly Wage
  • Total Workforce Wages for Occupational Group (10th, 50th and 90th percentile)
  • 5-Year Median Wage MCC Graduates in Related Programs
  • $25 Self-sufficiency standard for 2 adults + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)
  • $18 Self-sufficiency standard for 1 adult + 1 preschooler (Monroe County, NY)

Wage curve based on the 9 county region: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates.


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Gap Analysis.

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)
Monroe Community College 41 162 -121**
Total 41*
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).


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.

2025 Total Workforce: 2,140 Electrical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 30.9% are approaching retirement age.

Source: IPEDS and noncredit self-reported data from application education providers.


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Student Metrics and Total Impact for MCC’s Electrical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY related programs.

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This chart represents the increased wages collected by former students active in the Monroe County workforce as a direct result of their MCC education, the increased output of businesses that employ them, and the multiplier effects that occur. View data sources.

Estimated Lifetime Earnings Increase per Student $1,600,000
Annual Economic Impact per Student $7,300
Total Student Impact in FY 2015-16 $47,400,000

Student Return on Investment.

For every dollar students invest in their education in the Electrical Engineering Technologies program at MCC, they will receive an estimated $9.70 back over the course of their working lives. This investment provides a 24.4% rate of return. This is a favorable return, especially when compared to the U.S. stock market 30-year average return of 10.1%.

Lifetime Earnings.

Average Annual Earnings

  • Program Completer
  • High School Graduate

Hires Data.

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.

Unique postings (Jun 2025)

97

313 total postings

Posting intensity (Jun 2025)

3.2 : 1

Regional average: 3.3 : 1

There were 313 total job postings for the Electrical Engineering Technologies – Finger Lakes, NY in June 2025, of which 97 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 3.2 : 1, meaning that for every 3.2 postings there is 1 unique job posting.


June 2025 EMSI Hires data.


Real-Time Labor Market 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.

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) 205
Communication 124
Valid Driver's License 114
Operations 82
Electromechanics 73
Programmable Logic Controllers 72
Telecommunications 64
Hand Tools 63
Preventive Maintenance 63
Automation 58
 
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120
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300

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Top employers.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Unclassified 26
Patriot Towers 21
Wiverse 14
Randstad 9
Bluecrest 8
Dish 8
Kodak 8
Aerotek 6
Naes Corporation 6
State of New York 6
 
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40
60
80
100

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Most frequent certifications.

Based on online job postings May 2, 2023 – May 2, 2024.

Valid Driver's License 121
CDL Class A License 7
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 5
American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certified 2
Institute Of Internal Auditors (IIA) 2
Security Clearance 2
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1
CDL Class B License 1
Certified Pharmacy Technician 1
Commercial Applicator License 1
 
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80
120
160
200

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

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