Earnings
PCB designers earned average annual salaries of $87,571 in 2025, according to CareersinElectronics.com. Earnings ranged from $59,500 to $117,500. Fifty percent of designers earned between $73,500 and $98,500. Benefits for PCB designers depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days.
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