Median pay in the State of Hawaii (2023)*:
$110,490 per year

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Typical Entry -Level Education:
Bachelor’s degree

On-the-job Training:
None

Work Environment:
Electrical and electronics engineers work in industries including research and development, engineering services, manufacturing, telecommunications, and the federal government. Electrical and electronics engineers generally work indoors in offices. However, they may have to visit sites to observe a problem or a piece of complex equipment.

How to Become an Electrical Engineer:
Electrical and electronics engineers must have a bachelor’s degree. Employers also value practical experience, such as internships or participation in cooperative engineering programs.

Resources:

• University of Hawaii Mānoa College of Engineering: Located in beautiful Mānoa Valley, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Engineering offers B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental, Computer, Construction, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Engineering Science (Aerospace and Biomedical focuses). M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Civil and Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. www.eng.hawaii.edu
• University of Hawaii Hawaii Community College – Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies: This program involves the hands-on application of technical expertise to engineering tasks in a wide range of industries. hawaii.hawaii.edu/aec

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* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics” Data (2023): https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/

Career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/