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Electronics Degrees

Electronic installers and technicians set up, maintain, and repair various types of electronic equipment in homes, businesses, and automobiles. Electronic technicians may receive on-the-job training, but most employers prefer that an applicant possess a certificate or associate's degree from an accredited community college or technical school. Pay can vary depending on a technician's skill level and the type of electronics he or she specializes. According to O*Net, the median annual salary for home entertainment equipment technicians in 2008 was $32,080, for commercial and industrial installers it was $48,430, and for motor vehicle electronics techs, the median yearly pay was $27,640.
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What is electronic technology?
Submitted on: April 11, 2012

Electronic Technology helps in creating, manufacturing and maintaining machinery and processes for industries and businesses.

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What is the salary per hour?
Submitted on: February 28, 2012

The average hourly pay in an Electronics career is $14.65 according to the BLS.

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