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Introduction
Introduction
Did you know that the U.S. is the world’s largest manufacturing economy? Workforce data keeps engineering technology students and professionals current on the pulse and changes taking place in the field. The organizations and resources below are useful for career information, employment projections, wage estimates, and research related to the engineering technology profession. Although not reflected in this section, ALL major industries hire engineering technicians and technologist.
SOUTH CAROLINA WORKFORCE DATA
This section provides a snapshot of South Carolina engineering technology related data as of 2018.
Top Engineering Technology Occupations in South Carolina (May 2020)
Top Engineering Technology Occupations in South Carolina (May 2020)
Each occupation link below leads to occupational employment and wage estimates:
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Surveying and Mapping Technicians
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mechanical-engineering-technicians.htm
Greenville Technical College
Manufacturers help to drive SC’s economy!
The average salary of manufacturing workers with an associate degree in Greenville County is $67,272.
Training in advanced manufacturing can be transferable among top manufacturing industries in SC.
Center for Manufacturing Innovation
Website: Center for Mfg. Innovation-Greenville Tech
Tri-County Technical College
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NATIONAL WORKFORCE DATA
This section provides a snapshot of national engineering technology related data as of 2018.
91%
91%
of students focused on one of these engineering technology areas.
Types of Engineering Technology Majors (2018)
Types of Engineering Technology Majors (2018)
Electrical Engineering Technology
Miscellaneous Engineering Technologies
Industrial Production Technology
General Engineering Technology
Engineering and Industrial Management
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/engineering-
80%
80%
of all employed engineering technicians and technologists in the United States worked in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry, the manufacturing industry, and the federal, state, or local government in 2018.
$55,920
$55,920
The median annual salary for all engineering technicians and technologists in 2018.
21%
21%
In the United States engineering technology occupations had the highest percentage of workers from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups at 21% compared to the engineering and computing workforces.
WORKFORCE DATA RESOURCES
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes information by occupation, including career information, employment levels and projections and data on earnings and working conditions.
Website: https://www.bls.gov/
Engineering Technology Data
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/home.htm
careeronestop
careeronestop
The CareerOneStop site lists salary information for engineering technology related careers as well as tools to navigate jobs, wages, industry, and workforce information.
Website: https://www.careeronestop.org/
Engineering Technology Data
Electrical Engineering Technologists
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technicians
o net
o net
O*net is a reliable site for rea-world information and occupational data.
Website: https://www.onetonline.org/
Engineering Technology Data
STEM Occupations:
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Engineering Technology Related Occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/home.htm
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