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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 – Western, NY / Western 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.

Western NY

The data below is based on the following 5 counties:
Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.

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 24.00 32.13 50.37 2 5 7
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 24.00 32.13 50.37 2 5 7
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 23.58 37.14 43.21 13 40 53
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 23.58 37.14 43.21 13 40 53
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 22.82 30.10 39.07 1 4 4
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 19.67 29.99 41.21 3 12 15
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 34.33 49.59 61.01 2 5 7
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 18.60 25.69 33.54 1 9 10
51-9162.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 25.66 34.18 47.78 2 16 18
Averages & Total $24.09 $34.11 $45.17 24 91 115

Wages and demand based on the 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Occupational Churn and Attrition.

SOC Occupations 2025
Estimated
Annual
Churn
2025
Estimated
Annual
Attrition
17-3012.01 Electronic Drafters 28.57% 27.31%
17-3012.02 Electrical Drafters 28.57% 27.31%
17-3023.01 Electronics Engineering Technicians 29.18% 28.68%
17-3023.03 Electrical Engineering Technicians 29.18% 28.68%
17-3024.00 Electro-Mechanical Technicians 27.73% 28.01%
49-2094.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 40.05% 38.57%
49-2095.00 Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay 75.75% 70.47%
51-4035.00 Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic 35.10% 36.13%
51-9162.00 Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers 35.20% 35.27%

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
  • $26 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 5 county region: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara.


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)
Erie Community College 16 115 -88**
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred 9
SUNY Corning Community College 2
Total 27*
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: 1,542 Electrical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY Workers.

10-year aging out projection: 28.8% are approaching retirement age.

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


Q3 2025 EMSI Occupation data.


Impact Analysis.

Per worker metrics for MCC's Electrical Engineering Technologies – Western, 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 – Western, 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


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)

43

94 total postings

Posting intensity (Jun 2025)

2.2 : 1

Regional average: 2.8 : 1

There were 94 total job postings for the Electrical Engineering Technologies – Western, NY in June 2025, of which 43 were unique. These numbers give us a posting intensity of 2.2 : 1, meaning that for every 2.2 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) 100
Communication 76
Machining 59
Operations 57
Programmable Logic Controllers 55
CNC Programming 51
Blueprinting 50
Electrical Wiring 50
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 46
Lathes 46
 
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40
60
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100

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

Top employers.

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

Unclassified 20
Aerotek 16
Moog 15
ManpowerGroup 13
Linde 8
Prince Rubber & Plastics 8
Conax Technologies 6
Randstad 6
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd 6
GHD 5
 
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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 10
Forklift Certification 8
Hazardous Materials Certification 5
Security Clearance 2
CDL Class B License 1
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) 1
IPC Soldering Certification 1
 
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80
100

Data Source: Lightcast Job Posting Analytics.

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