Quick answer: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Hawaii earn a median $96,200 per year, above the national median of $78,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The state employs about 460 of them. Licensing runs through your state engineering licensing board.
| Metric | Hawaii | National | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $96,200 | $78,190 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 10th percentile | $67,280 | $49,510 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 25th percentile | $86,440 | $61,610 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 75th percentile | $109,950 | $97,650 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| 90th percentile | $120,270 | $115,700 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Employment | 460 | 95,130 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Location quotient | 1.19 | 1.00 | BLS OEWS, May 2025 |
| Projected change (2024-34) | not published by state | 0.6% | BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34 |
The Hawaii median of $96,200 sits above the national median of $78,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.
A location quotient of 1.19 puts Hawaii well above the national average, so the work is noticeably more common here than in the typical state. That usually means a deeper job market and more room to change employers without relocating (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | $96,200 | 420 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Engineering technology roles follow the region’s manufacturing plants, utilities, automation integrators and instrumentation employers rather than the national picture.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical door wages in Hawaii vary by metro area.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | Entry Level (10th pctile) | Experienced (90th pctile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu | 80 | $81,850 | $77,750 | $53,580 | $115,340 |
Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .
Engineering technology is the degree where accreditation commission matters most. ABET accredits these programs under its Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) rather than the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) that covers BS engineering degrees. That distinction carries into Professional Engineer licensure: state boards differ on whether an ETAC degree qualifies a candidate to sit for the PE exam, whether it requires additional qualifying experience, and how it is treated under comity with other states. The national constants are the ABET accreditation itself and the NCEES exam sequence.
Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with your state engineering licensing board that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.
Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for electrical and electronic engineering technologists in Hawaii is $96,200, above the national median of $78,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $86,440 at the 25th percentile to $109,950 at the 75th.
Hawaii holds about 460 engineering technologist jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 95,130, and BLS projects about 8,400 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34).
Engineering technology is the degree where accreditation commission matters most. ABET accredits these programs under its Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) rather than the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) that covers BS engineering degrees. That distinction carries into Professional Engineer licensure: state boards differ on whether an ETAC degree qualifies a candidate to sit for the PE exam, whether it requires additional qualifying experience, and how it is treated under comity with other states. The national constants are the ABET accreditation itself and the NCEES exam sequence. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with your state engineering licensing board before you enroll in any program.
Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies your state engineering licensing board.
Among Hawaii metro areas with published data, Urban Honolulu reports the highest median at $96,200 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
On pay, the state median of $96,200 sits above the national $78,190 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 1.19 means the occupation is more concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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