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ET: Electronics Technician to $100K+
Where a Navy Electronics Technician fits in the civilian job market, what it pays, and how to get there.
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What the job is, in plain English
Maintains and repairs radar, communications, navigation and computer systems aboard ships and submarines.
Skills that transfer
- Electronics troubleshooting and repair
- Reading schematics and technical manuals
- Radar and RF systems
- Network and computer maintenance
- Calibration and testing
Matching civilian roles and pay
5 of 5 matched roles reach $100K+ for top earners nationally; the highest median here is Telecommunications Engineering Specialists at $134,050. Matches come from O*NET's crosswalk for ET (Electronics Technician).
| Civilian role | Median pay | 90th percentile | $100K+ potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 | $206,960 | Median already clears $100K |
| Telecommunications Engineering Specialists BLS pay group: Computer Network Architects (15-1241) | $134,050 | $202,680 | Median already clears $100K |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $99,130 | $155,050 | Yes: top 10% earn $155,050+ |
| Information Security Analysts | $129,180 | $199,850 | Median already clears $100K |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,770 | $253,390 | Median already clears $100K |
Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national estimates, national annual wages (BLS OEWS). Your pay will vary with location, experience, clearance, education and employer. Some O*NET roles share a broader BLS pay group, which is noted under the role name.
Certifications worth a look
- ETA International certifications
- CompTIA Network+ / Security+
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License
- Cisco CCNA
Commonly pursued by people in this field; not an official list. Check what your branch will fund, and see the full list for your code, on DoD COOL (Navy COOL: ET).
The clearance angle
ETs commonly hold Secret or higher. Electronics plus a clearance is a strong fit for defense hardware, test and field engineering roles. See what a security clearance is worth in 2026.
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