Compare Photonics Engineers & Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 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
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $139,100

Similar skills & knowledge

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

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.

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

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

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

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.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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

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.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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.


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.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Engineers
Photonics Engineers
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

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 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

8 related certifications

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