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Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

Design and implement radio frequency identification device (RFID) systems used to track shipments or goods.

Median salary (BLS)

$130,220

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$82k – $207k

Job outlook

+6% (faster than average)

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $99,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$40,175–$150,500

Time to qualify

4.2 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    FE exam (optional — PE track)

    Certification

    The Fundamentals of Engineering exam is the first step toward a PE license; many engineering roles never need it.

    $175–$500 · 2 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists Intern

    Internship

    $40,920

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

    Entry / Junior

    $81,840

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

    Established

    $130,220

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists

    Senior

    $168,590

Internships are a common on-ramp here — they speed up landing that first role and improve your odds, which is why the Safe and High-ceiling plans build one in.

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Identify operational requirements for new systems to inform selection of technological solutions.
  • •Integrate tags, readers, or software in radio frequency identification device (RFID) designs.
  • •Perform systems analysis or programming of radio frequency identification device (RFID) technology.
  • •Test radio frequency identification device (RFID) software to ensure proper functioning.
  • •Select appropriate radio frequency identification device (RFID) tags and determine placement locations.

Fields of study

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