Electrical Engineer
The “Thomas Edison” of engineering who invents and improves all things electrical, including cell phones, smart watches, navigation systems and fighter jets.
Electrical engineering is one of the most popular engineering fields, and it’s no wonder because jobs are available in virtually every industry from consumer electronics and semiconductors to academia, government and the military.
As an electrical engineer, you’ll design electronic components, software and products. You’ll analyze customer needs and design toward them. When customer feedback says the new smart phone is too big, you are the engineer who determines how to design and develop the new version so that all components fit in a smaller space.
To have a career as an electrical engineer, you’ll need a bachelor’s degree, but there are areas of the field where an associate degree works too. As you move into leadership positions, a master’s is helpful.
$67,244
entry level salary estimate
$126,577
experienced level salary estimate
1,271
projected annual job openings
Discover your future in STEM/IT.
Fascinated by science and technology? If you want to be at the forefront of using cutting-edge technologies or making scientific discoveries, you can pursue your passion with a career in STEM/IT. Many opportunities exist in this fast-growing area, from scientists and engineers to software and web developers – and in many different industries, from telecommunications and healthcare to construction and manufacturing. For most STEM/IT careers, you’ll need an associate or bachelor’s degree.
Additional In Demand Careers in STEM/IT
Architectural and Civil Drafter
Calibration Technologist or Technician
Computer Systems Analyst
Computer User Support Specialist
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist or Technician
Industrial Engineering Technologist or Technician
Mechanical Engineer
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Software Developer
Software Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester
Web Developer/Video Game Designer
Sources:
Texas Labor Market Information, Texas Workforce Commission. Statewide wages by occupation, 2021. Statewide projections by occupation, 2020-2030.
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