Salary guide, May 2025
Senior Electronics Test Technician pay by metro, ranked
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Of 393 metros, BLS published an exact annual median for 42. The highest is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $102,530 and the lowest is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $36,030. 0 more are published but not rankable and 351 are not published by bls.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
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- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$102,530
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$80,200
- Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$80,170
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$76,480
- Toledo, OH$75,770
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$65,410
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$64,820
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$64,240
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$62,400
- Ann Arbor, MI$61,680
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$61,340
- Lansing-East Lansing, MI$59,600
- Richmond, VA$59,570
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$58,550
- Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$55,340
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$53,570
- St. Louis, MO-IL$51,920
- Tulsa, OK$51,770
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$51,040
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$50,560
- Rochester, NY$50,210
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$49,630
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$48,990
- Springfield, MO$48,830
- Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$48,730
Bars show the top 25 of 42 ranked. The table below lists all 42. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Metro | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $76,500 | $102,530 | $107,770 | 210 | 0.45 |
| 2 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $70,660 | $80,200 | $80,200 | 200 | 0.84 |
| 3 | Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $48,690 | $80,170 | $80,170 | 90 | 4.19 |
| 4 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $60,980 | $76,480 | $76,480 | 50 | 0.6 |
| 5 | Toledo, OH | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $75,770 | $75,770 | $75,770 | 310 | 4.9 |
| 6 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $50,970 | $65,410 | $74,070 | 130 | 0.3 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $49,220 | $64,820 | $76,880 | 3,330 | 7.99 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $52,180 | $64,240 | $66,320 | 100 | 0.37 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $50,910 | $62,400 | $72,170 | 90 | 0.04 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $49,500 | $61,680 | $73,920 | 60 | 1.24 |
| 11 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $52,120 | $61,340 | $87,360 | 80 | 0.58 |
| 12 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $48,110 | $59,600 | $71,400 | 60 | 1.26 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $49,610 | $59,570 | $62,540 | 40 | 0.26 |
| 14 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $46,460 | $58,550 | $58,550 | 230 | 2.35 |
| 15 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $44,920 | $55,340 | $63,120 | 30 | 0.6 |
| 16 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $46,590 | $53,570 | $63,140 | 460 | 3.49 |
| 17 | St. Louis, MO-IL | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $45,340 | $51,920 | $62,460 | 120 | 0.41 |
| 18 | Tulsa, OK | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $42,950 | $51,770 | $66,230 | 60 | 0.64 |
| 19 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $46,700 | $51,040 | $61,440 | 120 | 0.35 |
| 20 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $48,400 | $50,560 | $51,880 | 60 | 0.54 |
| 21 | Rochester, NY | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $48,820 | $50,210 | $62,730 | 40 | 0.35 |
| 22 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $40,950 | $49,630 | $49,630 | 540 | 0.55 |
| 23 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $46,150 | $48,990 | $61,940 | 310 | 0.52 |
| 24 | Springfield, MO | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $48,830 | $48,830 | $49,920 | 140 | 2.81 |
| 25 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $48,730 | $48,730 | $59,240 | 130 | 0.72 |
| 26 | Winston-Salem, NC | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $38,500 | $48,580 | $78,000 | 150 | 2.52 |
| 27 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $39,250 | $47,620 | $59,400 | 250 | 1.39 |
| 28 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $35,710 | $47,370 | $56,450 | 180 | 0.25 |
| 29 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $46,140 | $47,350 | $54,540 | 70 | 0.1 |
| 30 | Jackson, MS | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $38,630 | $47,270 | $47,270 | 220 | 3.76 |
| 31 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $47,090 | $47,090 | $47,090 | 50 | 0.21 |
| 32 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $46,950 | $46,950 | $46,950 | 1,020 | 10.69 |
| 33 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $36,080 | $46,620 | $51,460 | 660 | 0.48 |
| 34 | Columbia, MO | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $42,230 | $46,500 | $46,500 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| 35 | Worcester, MA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $43,620 | $46,160 | $62,400 | 110 | 1.48 |
| 36 | Kansas City, MO-KS | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $42,590 | $45,060 | $53,250 | 60 | 0.26 |
| 37 | Springfield, MA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $34,960 | $41,110 | $55,480 | 60 | 1.39 |
| 38 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $33,280 | $40,800 | $50,250 | 160 | 0.55 |
| 39 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $40,650 | $40,650 | $45,650 | 40 | 0.15 |
| 40 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $33,670 | $40,360 | $47,190 | 60 | 4.12 |
| 41 | Oklahoma City, OK | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $32,070 | $37,680 | $60,980 | 40 | 0.27 |
| 42 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031) | $36,030 | $36,030 | $46,050 | 360 | 2.14 |
What should you know about not published by BLS?
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What should you know about role pay against all occupations, by metro?
Ratio = this role's published median divided by the all-occupations median in the same metro, same units, both exact. A ratio above 1.00 means the role's median is higher than the metro's all-occupations median. It makes no cost-of-living claim. Location quotient (LQ) is employment concentration, not a wage index.
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN1.63
- Toledo, OH1.57
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH1.53
- Oshkosh-Neenah, WI1.48
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA1.41
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI1.24
- Richmond, VA1.16
- Lansing-East Lansing, MI1.13
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI1.13
- Ann Arbor, MI1.11
- Tulsa, OK1.11
- Jackson, MS1.10
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI1.10
- Springfield, MO1.07
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA1.06
- Winston-Salem, NC1.05
- St. Louis, MO-IL1.04
- Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT1.02
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ1.02
- Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA1.01
- Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC1.01
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX1.00
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY1.00
- Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY1.00
- Columbia, MO0.98
Bars show the highest 25 of 42. The table lists all.
| Metro | Role median | All-occupations median | Ratio | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $80,200 | $49,340 | 1.63 | 0.84 |
| Toledo, OH | $75,770 | $48,220 | 1.57 | 4.9 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $76,480 | $49,980 | 1.53 | 0.6 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $80,170 | $54,060 | 1.48 | 4.19 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $102,530 | $72,610 | 1.41 | 0.45 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $64,820 | $52,080 | 1.24 | 7.99 |
| Richmond, VA | $59,570 | $51,460 | 1.16 | 0.26 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $59,600 | $52,800 | 1.13 | 1.26 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $53,570 | $47,570 | 1.13 | 3.49 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,680 | $55,380 | 1.11 | 1.24 |
| Tulsa, OK | $51,770 | $46,670 | 1.11 | 0.64 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,270 | $42,850 | 1.10 | 3.76 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $65,410 | $59,320 | 1.10 | 0.3 |
| Springfield, MO | $48,830 | $45,780 | 1.07 | 2.81 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $64,240 | $60,690 | 1.06 | 0.37 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $48,580 | $46,380 | 1.05 | 2.52 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $51,920 | $49,990 | 1.04 | 0.41 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $61,340 | $59,940 | 1.02 | 0.58 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,400 | $61,430 | 1.02 | 0.04 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $55,340 | $54,660 | 1.01 | 0.6 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $46,950 | $46,580 | 1.01 | 10.69 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $47,090 | $47,010 | 1.00 | 0.21 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $58,550 | $58,460 | 1.00 | 2.35 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,560 | $50,790 | 1.00 | 0.54 |
| Columbia, MO | $46,500 | $47,260 | 0.98 | Not published by BLS |
| Rochester, NY | $50,210 | $51,210 | 0.98 | 0.35 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $47,370 | $49,410 | 0.96 | 0.25 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $47,620 | $51,160 | 0.93 | 1.39 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,630 | $54,720 | 0.91 | 0.55 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $45,060 | $50,820 | 0.89 | 0.26 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $48,730 | $55,240 | 0.88 | 0.72 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $40,360 | $46,060 | 0.88 | 4.12 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $47,350 | $54,310 | 0.87 | 0.1 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $51,040 | $58,690 | 0.87 | 0.35 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,620 | $55,850 | 0.83 | 0.48 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $40,800 | $49,990 | 0.82 | 0.55 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,160 | $57,830 | 0.80 | 1.48 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,680 | $47,230 | 0.80 | 0.27 |
| Springfield, MA | $41,110 | $51,930 | 0.79 | 1.39 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $48,990 | $66,620 | 0.74 | 0.52 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,030 | $49,430 | 0.73 | 2.14 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $40,650 | $84,050 | 0.48 | 0.15 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-2031 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
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Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has a published annual median of $102,530 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount.
A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
For the same Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA row, the published lower quartile is $76,500 and the upper quartile is $107,770. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
The Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA employment estimate is 210. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has a published annual median of $49,630 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount. A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
For the same Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN row, the published lower quartile is $40,950 and the upper quartile is $49,630. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
The Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN employment estimate is 540. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC has a published annual median of $36,030 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount. A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
For the same Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC row, the published lower quartile is $36,030 and the upper quartile is $46,050. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
The Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC employment estimate is 360. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
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Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has a published annual median of $102,530 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening.
Does Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking give an exact offer for my plant?
Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has a published annual median of $102,530 for 2025-05. This is an occupation estimate across employers, not a quoted starting rate for your opening. Read the occupation name with the amount. A narrower plant title does not turn a broader BLS occupation into a separately measured job.
What does the wage band in Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking describe?
For the same Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA row, the published lower quartile is $76,500 and the upper quartile is $107,770. These are wage distribution points, not junior and senior job grades. A person’s equipment knowledge, shift requirements and actual duties still need a separate discussion. A missing percentile stays missing rather than being filled from another occupation.
Does the employment figure in Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking measure available candidates?
The Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking: Senior Electronics Test Technician, mapped to Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031), in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA employment estimate is 210. Employment describes people already working in the measured occupation and area. It does not count available applicants, people willing to move or candidates interested in your plant. Keep that distinction when using this Senior Electronics Test Technician metro ranking to plan a search or discuss an offer with a hiring manager.
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What does this ranking mean for your opening?
The salary snapshot for a Senior Electronics Test Technician is part of the general assembly occupation, meaning these figures fall far short of reflecting the specialized diagnostic authority of this role. This role requires advanced troubleshooting depth that goes well beyond routine production tests.
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The salary snapshot for a Senior Electronics Test Technician is part of the general assembly occupation, meaning these figures fall far short of reflecting the specialized diagnostic authority of this role. This role requires advanced troubleshooting depth that goes well beyond routine production tests. Use the provided salary statistics only as a broad context and ensure your offer reflects the true technical value of a senior diagnostic professional.
The core of this senior role is the ability to trace electronic failures through an assembly and test setup with minimal guidance. An expert technician brings a layer of technical sophistication that protects your production quality. When interviewing, look for candidates who explain their troubleshooting path by analyzing circuit logic rather than just reporting what the station hardware indicated; this depth is the hallmark of a senior-level hire.
For Senior Electronics Test Technician in the United States, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. You are likely hiring from a narrow pool of professionals who are already well-compensated for their ability to keep complex lines moving. Focus on the sophistication of your diagnostic challenges and the autonomy you offer to attract the right, high-level talent.
proven diagnostic professionals are motivated by a role that lets them fully use their troubleshooting skills. They don't just want to be an operator of test equipment; they want to own the investigation of the failures. If your shop provides the tools and the authority for them to conduct thorough, complex failure analysis, they will see that as a significant career move.
Finally, ensure your hiring process reflects the complexity of the role. Ask candidates to explain how they diagnosed a particularly stubborn electronic failure. Their ability to explain the diagnostic setup and their personal decision-making process will clearly show whether they possess the senior-level troubleshooting skills you require. When you identify this ability, you are on the right track for a key hire.
What should you know about questions before using this pay map?
How do I identify a senior-level test technician?
A senior technician demonstrates a deep, fundamental understanding of how the circuits and test setup interact. They can troubleshoot the entire test environment, not just the unit being tested.
How should I approach wage negotiations for a senior role?
Base your offer on the depth of the diagnostic authority you provide. This role carries high value to your production quality, and the compensation should reflect that high-level technical expert status.
Are there enough qualified technicians available for this level of work?
The pool of highly skilled diagnostic experts is small, regardless of the area. Focus on quality of work and technical challenge to attract the right people, rather than relying on high-volume candidate sourcing.
Why is this salary data so generic?
The data groups together all machine and device assemblers, ignoring the professional-level investigative work performed by a senior electronics test technician. Rely on your internal valuation of their technical troubleshooting impact instead.