Compare Photonics Engineers & Electrical Engineers District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Photonics Engineers $151,500
Electrical Engineers $125,900

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Very Low
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Medium

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers

1 related certifications

Certification for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

11 related certifications

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