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Computers and Electronics

Knowledge

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

Quick Facts

Category

Knowledge

Used in

25+ careers

Avg. Importance

4.7 / 5

Careers Using Computers and Electronics

Ranked by how important Computers and Electronics is to each occupation, based on O*NET data.

Special Effects Artists and Animators

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $99,800/yr

5.0

Computer Network Support Specialists

Computer and Mathematical · $73,340/yr

5.0

Computer Programmers

Computer and Mathematical · $98,670/yr

4.9

Computer User Support Specialists

Computer and Mathematical · $60,340/yr

4.9

Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Computer and Mathematical · $96,800/yr

4.9

Computer Systems Engineers/Architects

Computer and Mathematical · $108,970/yr

4.9

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Management · $171,200/yr

4.8

Bioinformatics Technicians

Computer and Mathematical · $71,490/yr

4.8

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $96,690/yr

4.8

Database Administrators

Computer and Mathematical · $104,620/yr

4.8

Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Architecture and Engineering · $127,590/yr

4.8

Software Developers

Computer and Mathematical · $133,080/yr

4.8

Computer Hardware Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $155,020/yr

4.7

Computer Network Architects

Computer and Mathematical · $130,390/yr

4.7

Electrical Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $111,910/yr

4.7

Microsystems Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr

4.6

Computer and Information Research Scientists

Computer and Mathematical · $140,910/yr

4.6

Computer Systems Analysts

Computer and Mathematical · $103,790/yr

4.6

Information Security Engineers

Computer and Mathematical · $108,970/yr

4.6

Sound Engineering Technicians

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media · $66,430/yr

4.6

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

Architecture and Engineering · $127,590/yr

4.6

Bioinformatics Scientists

Life, Physical, and Social Science · $93,330/yr

4.6

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Instruction and Library · $106,120/yr

4.6

Agricultural Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $84,630/yr

4.5

Robotics Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · $117,750/yr

4.5

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