Your next electrical career move, backed by practice and evidence.
Explore premises electrical work, power lines and inspection. Choose your starting point and target to find shared abilities to demonstrate, preparation to build and the right learning resource.
See the stages and branches of all three routes
Texas electrician: four stages
Electrician helper / apprentice-entry — Enter a supervised Texas electrical-work pathway with usable first-day evidence.
Journeyman Electrician — Develop independent-level premises reasoning and document the actual licensing pathway.
Building official / building-code leadership — Administer a scoped building-code function with consistent public processes.
Independent inspection firm — scope-specific — Deliver scope-specific independent inspection services with verified authority and records.
Specialist, leadership and business branches depend on the employer, program and authority. They are not a universal mandatory sequence; a contracting business can employ its responsible Master Electrician.
Electrician helper / apprentice-entry
Enter a supervised Texas electrical-work pathway with usable first-day evidence.
Helper title is not an issued apprentice license. Verify current TDLR requirements, employer supervision and the actual permitted work before nonexempt electrical work.
Start with a DC/drawing attempt and the existing helper 43 EN/ES/13 stations; carry actual work evidence into P1.
Work a case, compare your reasoning and retry changed conditions. Gather qualified training and assessment evidence for your target. A prior title grants no automatic hours, competence, license or appointment.
job on a ladder on two ladders move to the side most hold a degree state licensePay scale: height is the Texas median of the whole occupation; ladders keep their names, other jobs show on hover
Career match
Find three electrical routes that fit your life
Answer four questions. The same answers always return the same three matches from the electrical tree, with the closest entry step first.
Facilities Engineering ManagerI1-05: Texas median $171,370 (whole occupation), 84% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.5 of 5, Texas jobs +13.2% by 2034. Transfers: Electrical Engineering Manager.
Principal Facilities Engineer (Electrical)I1-04: Texas median $129,450 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +14.0% by 2034. Next: Facilities Engineering Manager. Transfers: MEMS Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer.
Senior Facilities Engineer (Electrical)I1-03: Texas median $129,450 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +14.0% by 2034. Next: Principal Facilities Engineer (Electrical). Transfers: MEMS Engineer, Senior Electrical Engineer.
Facilities Engineer (Electrical)I1-02: Texas median $129,450 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +14.0% by 2034. Next: Senior Facilities Engineer (Electrical). Transfers: Electronic Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician.
M4 Electrical engineering
Senior Electrical EngineerM4-02: Texas median $129,450 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +14.0% by 2034. Next: Electrical Engineering Manager. Transfers: MEMS Engineer, Principal Facilities Engineer (Electrical), Senior Facilities Engineer (Electrical).
Electrical EngineerM4-01: this level $102,000 a year (H-1B filings, n = 149, TX+AZ, 2026), Texas median $129,450 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +14.0% by 2034. Next: Senior Electrical Engineer. Transfers: Electronic Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician.
M Other Engineering jobs
Chemical EngineerM-27: Texas median $132,750 (whole occupation), 70% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.0 of 5, Texas jobs +8.0% by 2034. Transfers: Materials Development Engineer, Materials Scientist, Manufacturing Engineer.
Civil EngineerM-28: this level $89,256 a year (H-1B filings, n = 65, TX+AZ, 2026), Texas median $96,860 (whole occupation), 57% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.9 of 5, Texas jobs +13.0% by 2034. Transfers: Wastewater Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician, Electrical Inspector.
Computer Hardware EngineerM-29: Texas median $163,860 (whole occupation), 76% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.3 of 5, Texas jobs +17.4% by 2034. Transfers: Electronic Design Engineer, MEMS Engineer, Controls Technician.
Electronic Design EngineerM-30: Texas median $132,220 (whole occupation), 42% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.5 of 5, Texas jobs +19.5% by 2034. Transfers: MEMS Engineer, Facilities Engineer (Electrical), Mechatronics Engineer.
Industrial EngineerM-31: this level $101,314 a year (H-1B filings, n = 42, TX+AZ, 2026), Texas median $104,560 (whole occupation), 80% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.8 of 5, Texas jobs +20.3% by 2034. Transfers: Validation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineering Technician.
Mechanical EngineerM-32: this level $99,206 a year (H-1B filings, n = 157, TX+AZ, 2026), Texas median $112,410 (whole occupation), 45% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.8 of 5, Texas jobs +18.6% by 2034. Transfers: Mechatronics Engineer, Facilities Engineer (Electrical), Industrial Engineer.
Mechatronics EngineerM-33: Texas median $115,810 (whole occupation), 58% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.6 of 5, Texas jobs +11.7% by 2034. Transfers: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Robotics Engineer.
Architectural DrafterM-34: Texas median $63,320 (whole occupation), 26% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.4 of 5, Texas jobs +15.1% by 2034. Transfers: Facilities Engineering Manager, Electrical Drafter, Civil Engineering Technician.
Electrical DrafterM-35: Texas median $80,620 (whole occupation), 36% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.5 of 5, Texas jobs +0.9% by 2034. Transfers: Architectural Drafter, Mechanical Design Drafter, Electronic Design Engineer.
Mechanical Design DrafterM-36: Texas median $79,380 (whole occupation), 44% work over 40 hours, physical load 1.5 of 5, Texas jobs -0.4% by 2034. Transfers: Electrical Drafter, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Architectural Drafter.
Civil Engineering TechnicianM-37: Texas median $59,390 (whole occupation), 15% work over 40 hours, physical load 2.1 of 5, Texas jobs +10.0% by 2034. Transfers: Electrical Inspector, Architectural Drafter, Electrical Drafter.
Every job with its Texas numbers (BLS OEWS May 2025, whole occupation; BLS and TWC projections; O*NET)
Identify your questions about working at height and discuss them with a supervised training program. Keep any practical assessment within that program.
Compare your current responsibilities with the preparation described by target employers. Separate concerns about starting later from confirmed entry criteria.
Prepare questions about inclusion, mentoring and support for women at target programs. Record the contacts and support options you want to investigate.
Create a tracker for the driving application steps you need to confirm. Keep the responsible contact and unanswered process questions beside each step.
Check the identity and course details of the driving providers you are considering. Ask which training applies to your intended route before enrolling.
Collect the employer's instructions for any medical checks it asks you to arrange. Direct personal eligibility questions to the responsible professional.
Ask whether the target program includes supervised climbing preparation and accepts outside coursework. Compare the supervision and course scope before booking training.
Ask the target employer which entry safety and rescue training it expects. Record the training owner and any unanswered questions about accepted evidence.
Track the status information supplied by the program handling your application. Record when and how to ask about unresolved ranking or waiting questions.
Search for entry openings at Texas cooperatives that fit your linework plan. Keep each opening linked to its named employer and application instructions.
Collect the employer's prehire check instructions and keep unresolved questions visible. Confirm the owner of each requested check before arranging it.
Compare the compensation details published for the groundman and entry roles you are considering. Keep the role and employer context attached to each record.
Track the training and supervisor signoff records your employer requests for energized work. Keep task authorization questions with its designated supervisors.
Ask your program which field assessments apply to your current stage. Record the assessor, requested evidence and questions to resolve before assessment.
Review the work rotations and learning activities recorded in your program. Discuss any learning gaps with the person responsible for your development.
Identify the employer's owner for fall protection training and authorization. Keep practical instruction and assessment within its supervised training process.
Ask who is responsible for travel, meals and lodging before a storm assignment. Keep the written arrangements and unresolved expense questions together.
Collect completion records and the evidence your target employer asks for at journey level. Keep program completion and role qualifications recorded separately.
Clarify the responsibilities assigned to journey level lineworkers by the target employer. Record questions about supervision, authorization and task boundaries.
Compare dated pay information for journey level linework roles in the locations you are considering. Keep base pay and additional compensation separate.
Locate the wage and benefit agreement that applies to the role you are considering. Record its scope and the questions to confirm with the employer or representative.
Organize the experience and qualifications requested by other linework employers. Use that comparison to plan your next application or transfer discussion.
Compare journey level specializations by work setting, training and employer expectations. Identify the questions you need answered before choosing a direction.
Keep a record of training completed and the updates your employer asks you to track. Confirm the current requirements with the responsible training team.
Organize documented assessments and supervised experience in overhead and underground work. Ask the employer how it verifies competence for each assignment.
Compare your documented journey work experience with the target troubleman role. Ask the employer which assessments and supervised development steps it requires.
Verify the TDLR Journeyman Lineman License or Exemption
Record the target role and work scope before checking the applicable license or exemption with the relevant authority. Keep the evidence and unresolved questions together.
Identify employer approved training paths for specialized live line roles. Confirm prerequisites and supervised assessment requirements with the training provider.
Compare substation specialist roles with your documented experience. Identify the employer specific training and assessment questions to resolve before applying.
Map the experience and supervised development requested for a troubleman specialization. Keep the target employer's assessment criteria with your plan.
List the operational, travel and contract questions raised by storm contracting. Review those commitments with qualified advisers before making a business decision.
Describe the proposed work and contract scope before checking applicable business permissions. Keep questions for the relevant authority and qualified advisers together.
List the safety responsibilities your proposed business needs to verify with qualified advisers and relevant authorities. Keep responsibility and training questions in the planning record.
Describe the driving and transport activities proposed for the business. Ask the relevant authorities which compliance requirements apply to that scope.
Keep a list of reporting questions for the proposed business and identify the relevant official sources. Confirm requirements with qualified advisers before setting a reporting plan.
Compare related roles by transferable experience and additional training needs. Record the evidence and employer questions for each possible transition.
Collect examples of planning, communication and supervised leadership experience for a foreman application. Check the promotion criteria used by the target employer.
Clarify the responsibilities assigned to crew foremen and general foremen. Record who makes decisions and who reviews work within the employer's structure.
Plan how to track work orders, crew availability and schedule changes using the employer's process. Keep coordination questions separate from technical work authorization.
Compare the leadership tracks available in your target linework organization. Record the experience and development conversations needed for your preferred track.
Develop Digital Work and Crew Communication Skills
Identify the digital records and communication tools used by the crew. Plan practice with approved training materials and the employer's information handling rules.
Clarify reporting lines, communication and coordination expectations when visiting crews join storm work. Keep responsibility questions ready for the employer's briefing.
Translate Trade Experience into Inspection Strengths
Match examples from your trade experience to the inspection tasks in a target posting. Separate demonstrated experience from skills you still need to learn.
Practice organizing inspection records in an approved training environment. Use fictional examples and follow the provider's data-handling instructions.
Ask your supervisor about safety training, access limits and reporting procedures before field practice. Keep practical work within the supervised program.
Build a resume around evidence that matches the target inspection posting. Describe your own experience accurately and identify learning still in progress.
Ask the employer or appropriate adviser to clarify the assigned responsibilities in third-party inspection work. Keep written scope questions for review.
Discuss how a target organization defines and reviews third-party inspection work. Keep questions about scope and oversight for the responsible manager.
List the operating and professional questions you would need to resolve before starting an inspection firm. Review them with qualified advisers before acting.
No published pay record names this level: only 1 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Electrical Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
$129,450US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electrical Engineers in Texas earn more than $129,450; the bottom 10% earned less than $76,120 and the top 10% more than $210,160 (May 2025, base pay, about 20,870 jobs). U.S. median $120,630.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates checked: Most people in both jobs hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 89%). Step up within one O*NET occupation: O*NET and BLS publish no separate experience requirement for this rung (not published).
Moves to the side9
MElectronic Design EngineerO*NET lists Electronics Engineers, Except Computer as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
MMechanical EngineerO*NET lists Mechanical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
IMechanical Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.
I3Controls TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.81.
No published pay record names this level: only 1 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Electrical Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
$129,450US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electrical Engineers in Texas earn more than $129,450; the bottom 10% earned less than $76,120 and the top 10% more than $210,160 (May 2025, base pay, about 20,870 jobs). U.S. median $120,630.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates checked: Most people in both jobs hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 89%).
Moves to the side2
I4MEMS EngineerO*NET lists Microsystems Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
M4Senior Electrical EngineerSame O*NET occupation (17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers): O*NET lists both job titles under it; same tasks and skills data.
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Electrical Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
$129,450US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electrical Engineers in Texas earn more than $129,450; the bottom 10% earned less than $76,120 and the top 10% more than $210,160 (May 2025, base pay, about 20,870 jobs). U.S. median $120,630.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates: Most people in both jobs hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 99%). Most people in the target job have over 10 years of related work experience (O*NET: 36%).
Moves to the side2
I4MEMS EngineerO*NET lists Microsystems Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
M4Senior Electrical EngineerSame O*NET occupation (17-2071.00 Electrical Engineers): O*NET lists both job titles under it; same tasks and skills data.
I1 Semiconductor fab facilities (electrical) · Top level · O*NET 11-9041.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$171,370
work over 40 h a week
84%
load index from O*NET data
1.5/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+13.2%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: only 1 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Architectural and Engineering Managers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 19,030 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000011904101).
$171,370US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Architectural and Engineering Managers in Texas earn more than $171,370; the bottom 10% earned less than $120,460 and the top 10% more than $277,790 (May 2025, base pay, about 19,030 jobs). U.S. median $171,270.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Architectural and Engineering Managers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.5 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.43, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.52, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Body 1.43 · exposure 1.52. O*NET Work Context means, 1 = never, 5 = continually or every day.
Getting in
License
No license for this job title at the 8 Texas and federal licensing agencies read on 2026-10-03 (TDLR, TSBPE, TCEQ, TCFP, TEA, TBPELS, NRC and EPA).
Degree
99% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: Bachelor's Degree
Experience
Over 10 years of related experience is the most common answer (36% of workers). O*NET
O*NET Related Work Experience, Architectural and Engineering Managers, O*NET OnLine
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Why this level
Top: SOC 11-9041 is in SOC 2018 major group 11 Management; O*NET Job Zone 5. Rung 5 of 5 on 'Semiconductor fab facilities (electrical)'.
Moves to the side1
I3Electrical Engineering ManagerSame O*NET occupation (11-9041.00 Architectural and Engineering Managers): O*NET lists both job titles under it; same tasks and skills data.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-2041.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$132,750
work over 40 h a week
70%
load index from O*NET data
2.0/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+8.0%
Pay
This level's pay
No headline for this level: records that name this level: only 6 H-1B filings (headline needs 30 or more). The records are listed below with their year and size; the occupation-wide figure further down is for all experience levels.
H-1B filings, n = 6, TX+AZ, 6 filings, 2026: $111,322 a year (median of 6 H-1B filings), SOC 17-2041 and job title contains every word of 'Chemical Engineer' and no seniority word, TX+AZ, effective 2026-06-30 source
Whole occupation: all Chemical Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 2,610 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017204101).
$132,750US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Chemical Engineers in Texas earn more than $132,750; the bottom 10% earned less than $86,920 and the top 10% more than $210,460 (May 2025, base pay, about 2,610 jobs). U.S. median $125,040.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Chemical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.69, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.31, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
IMaterials Development EngineerO*NET lists Materials Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.94.
IMaterials ScientistO*NET lists Materials Scientists as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.93.
IManufacturing EngineerO*NET lists Manufacturing Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.84.
MMechatronics EngineerO*NET lists Mechatronics Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.87.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 34,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017205101).
$96,860US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Civil Engineers in Texas earn more than $96,860; the bottom 10% earned less than $63,240 and the top 10% more than $164,330 (May 2025, base pay, about 34,870 jobs). U.S. median $100,840.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Civil Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.9 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.74, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.02, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
IWastewater EngineerO*NET lists Water/Wastewater Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
MCivil Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
M1Electrical InspectorO*NET lists Construction and Building Inspectors as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
B1Electrical SuperintendentO*NET lists Construction Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.81.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-2061.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$163,860
work over 40 h a week
76%
load index from O*NET data
1.3/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+17.4%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Computer Hardware Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 7,390 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017206101).
$163,860US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Computer Hardware Engineers in Texas earn more than $163,860; the bottom 10% earned less than $92,940 and the top 10% more than $216,260 (May 2025, base pay, about 7,390 jobs). U.S. median $161,740.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Computer Hardware Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.3 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.43, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.25, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
MElectronic Design EngineerO*NET lists Electronics Engineers, Except Computer as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.93.
I4MEMS EngineerO*NET lists Microsystems Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.93.
I3Controls TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
IRobotic TechnicianO*NET lists Robotics Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.79.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-2072.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$132,220
work over 40 h a week
42%
load index from O*NET data
1.5/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+19.5%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: only 1 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 9,520 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207201).
$132,220US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Texas earn more than $132,220; the bottom 10% earned less than $82,950 and the top 10% more than $205,710 (May 2025, base pay, about 9,520 jobs). U.S. median $130,220.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electronics Engineers, Except Computer, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Striped: O*NET marks the estimate "Recommend suppress" (low precision).
Physical load 1.5 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.49, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.42, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
I4MEMS EngineerO*NET lists Microsystems Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92.
I1Facilities Engineer (Electrical)O*NET lists Electrical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
MMechatronics EngineerO*NET lists Mechatronics Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
I3Controls TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 30,980 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017211201).
$104,560US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Industrial Engineers in Texas earn more than $104,560; the bottom 10% earned less than $67,490 and the top 10% more than $168,670 (May 2025, base pay, about 30,980 jobs). U.S. median $102,440.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Industrial Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.8 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.76, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.9, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
IValidation EngineerO*NET lists Validation Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.
MMechanical EngineerO*NET lists Mechanical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
IIndustrial Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.
IManufacturing EngineerO*NET lists Manufacturing Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.81.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 22,080 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017214101).
$112,410US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Mechanical Engineers in Texas earn more than $112,410; the bottom 10% earned less than $75,810 and the top 10% more than $175,210 (May 2025, base pay, about 22,080 jobs). U.S. median $104,110.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Mechanical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.8 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.88, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.76, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
MMechatronics EngineerO*NET lists Mechatronics Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.93.
I1Facilities Engineer (Electrical)O*NET lists Electrical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
MIndustrial EngineerO*NET lists Industrial Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
IMechanical Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-2199.05
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$115,810
work over 40 h a week
58%
load index from O*NET data
1.6/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+11.7%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: only 4 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: Mechatronics Engineers (17-2199), Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 10,820 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017219901).
$115,810US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Mechatronics Engineers in Texas earn more than $115,810; the bottom 10% earned less than $64,430 and the top 10% more than $177,780 (May 2025, base pay, about 10,820 jobs). U.S. median $122,930.
OEWS pay for an 'All Other' group; not specific to this occupation. Pay differences against this figure are not shown.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Mechatronics Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.6 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.58, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.52, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
MMechanical EngineerO*NET lists Mechanical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.93.
IMechanical Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92.
IRobotics EngineerO*NET lists Robotics Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
MElectronic Design EngineerO*NET lists Electronics Engineers, Except Computer as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-3011.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$63,320
work over 40 h a week
26%
load index from O*NET data
1.4/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+15.1%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: only 1 filing(s) with this job title; at least 5 are needed. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Architectural and Civil Drafters, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 11,710 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017301101).
$63,320US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Architectural and Civil Drafters in Texas earn more than $63,320; the bottom 10% earned less than $44,950 and the top 10% more than $100,350 (May 2025, base pay, about 11,710 jobs). U.S. median $66,150.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Architectural and Civil Drafters, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.4 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.36, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.36, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
I1Facilities Engineering ManagerO*NET lists Architectural and Engineering Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90.
MElectrical DrafterO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
MCivil Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
MMechanical Design DrafterO*NET lists Mechanical Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.77.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-3012.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$80,620
work over 40 h a week
36%
load index from O*NET data
1.5/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+0.9%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Electrical and Electronics Drafters, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 1,840 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017301201).
$80,620US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electrical and Electronics Drafters in Texas earn more than $80,620; the bottom 10% earned less than $49,920 and the top 10% more than $107,710 (May 2025, base pay, about 1,840 jobs). U.S. median $76,870.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical and Electronics Drafters, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.5 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.47, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.6, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
MArchitectural DrafterO*NET lists Architectural and Civil Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
MMechanical Design DrafterO*NET lists Mechanical Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
MElectronic Design EngineerO*NET lists Electronics Engineers, Except Computer as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.80.License: depends on the work.
IMechanical Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.79.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-3013.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$79,380
work over 40 h a week
44%
load index from O*NET data
1.5/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
-0.4%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Mechanical Drafters, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 4,630 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017301301).
$79,380US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Mechanical Drafters in Texas earn more than $79,380; the bottom 10% earned less than $52,000 and the top 10% more than $106,080 (May 2025, base pay, about 4,630 jobs). U.S. median $71,550.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Mechanical Drafters, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 1.5 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.56, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.39, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
MElectrical DrafterO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
IMechanical Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
MArchitectural DrafterO*NET lists Architectural and Civil Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.77.
MMechatronics EngineerO*NET lists Mechatronics Engineers as a related occupation (Supplemental); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.91.License: depends on the work.
M Other Engineering jobs · Skilled level · O*NET 17-3022.00
Texas median whole occupation, 2025
$59,390
work over 40 h a week
15%
load index from O*NET data
2.1/5
Texas jobs 2024 to 2034
+10.0%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Whole occupation: all Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 4,470 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017302201).
$59,390US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Texas earn more than $59,390; the bottom 10% earned less than $42,520 and the top 10% more than $92,560 (May 2025, base pay, about 4,470 jobs). U.S. median $64,950.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.1 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.93, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.23, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
M1Electrical InspectorO*NET lists Construction and Building Inspectors as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.88.
MArchitectural DrafterO*NET lists Architectural and Civil Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
MElectrical DrafterO*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Drafters as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.86.
B1Electrical SuperintendentO*NET lists Construction Managers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.81.License: depends on the work.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
$129,450US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electrical Engineers in Texas earn more than $129,450; the bottom 10% earned less than $76,120 and the top 10% more than $210,160 (May 2025, base pay, about 20,870 jobs). U.S. median $120,630.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates checked: Most people in both jobs hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 89%). Step up within one O*NET occupation: O*NET and BLS publish no separate experience requirement for this rung (not published).
Moves to the side9
MElectronic Design EngineerO*NET lists Electronics Engineers, Except Computer as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
MMechanical EngineerO*NET lists Mechanical Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.90 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
IMechanical Engineering TechnicianO*NET lists Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.89 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
I3Controls TechnicianO*NET lists Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.81 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).
No headline for this level: records that name this level: only 27 H-1B filings (headline needs 30 or more). The records are listed below with their year and size; the occupation-wide figure further down is for all experience levels.
H-1B filings, n = 27, TX+AZ, 27 filings, 2026: $143,603 a year (median of 27 H-1B filings), SOC 17-2071 and job title contains every word of 'Senior Electrical Engineer', TX+AZ, effective 2026-06-30 source
Whole occupation: all Electrical Engineers, Texas BLS OEWS May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Base pay (straight-time, excludes overtime).
Based on an estimated 20,870 jobs in Texas (series OEUS480000000000017207101).
$129,450US
$0$100k$200k$300k
Half of all Electrical Engineers in Texas earn more than $129,450; the bottom 10% earned less than $76,120 and the top 10% more than $210,160 (May 2025, base pay, about 20,870 jobs). U.S. median $120,630.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical Engineers, not level-specificTWC, BLS
Physical load 2.0 of 5, our index from O*NETMethod
Tsai Electro index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (1.89, 6 measures) and an exposure index (2.06, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
Gates: Most people in both jobs hold a bachelor's or higher (O*NET: 99%). Most people in the target job have over 10 years of related work experience (O*NET: 36%).
Moves to the side3
I4MEMS EngineerO*NET lists Microsystems Engineers as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.92 (same lateral rule, started from this rung; target is the related occupation's role nearest this rung's level band).