Compare Photonics Technicians & Electronics Engineers, Except Computer District of Columbia

Comparison Photonics Technicians Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Salary

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Photonics Technicians $109,100
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $161,600

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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

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


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.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
Medium
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Very High

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

Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
Very Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Medium

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

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
High
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Very High

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.

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Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
High
Computers and Electronics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Very High

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Technology Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
Very Low
Technology Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Medium

Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Medium

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
Medium
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
High

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

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians
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

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Typical level Of training for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians

Associate's degree

Typical level Of training for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Licensing

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Licensing for Photonics Technicians
Photonics Technicians

No license found in DC

Licensing for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

License may be required in DC


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 Technicians
Photonics Technicians

5 related certifications

Certification for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

12 related certifications

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