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Electrical and Instrumentation Technician



Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians install, service, and troubleshoot industrial manufacturing equipment, e.g electrical control systems, motors, programmable controllers, and more.

Training at a Glance

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Time to Complete

~5
Years

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On the Job Time

9392
Hours

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Related Instruction Time

1008
Hours

Additional Training

First Aid and CPR certifications, Transition to Trainer.

Wisconsin Employment Outlook & Wages*

Job Outlook through 2026 in Wisconsin

+18%

Experienced Level Salary**

$66,517

* Wisconsin Long Term Occupation Employment Projections, 2016-2026 (Statewide). Office of Economic Advisors, WI Department of Workforce Development, December 2018. & US Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics, estimates May 2017. Reports can be viewed on DWD's premiere source for Labor Market Information, WisConomy.com.

* * Average (mean) annual salary earned by the upper two-thirds of all workers in the selected location, occupation, and industry. Actual salaries will vary by employer and other factors.