Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Also called: Electric Motor Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Also called: AC/DC Rewinder (Alternating Current and Direct Current Rewinder), Armature Rewinder, Armature Winder Repairer, Auto Generator Starter Rep (Automotive Generator Starter Representative), Automotive Starter Repairer, Battery and Charger Technician
Median pay
$56,210
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$37,100 – $85,200
People employed
14,450
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 2.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
- 3.Are you happy working mostly on your own, with little contact with others?
The hard parts
- Long hours on your feet
- Tight deadlines are common
- Exposure to hazardous conditions
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (43 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What electric motor, power tool, and related repairers do
- 01Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- 02Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.
- 03Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- 04Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
- 05Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- 06Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Education and first steps
Share of workers by required education, as reported to O*NET.
How people get started
- Usually needs vocational training or an associate degree (O*NET Job Zone 3).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: over 6 months, up to and including 1 year.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
O*NET occupational interest scores, scale 1–7. Take the Free Career Test to compare with your own.
Career changes
Change from electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics92% · +15%
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door92% · +32%
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery88% · +8%
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers86% · −4%
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines86% · +17%
Change into electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics91% · $50,620
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics91% · $64,520
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery91% · $60,850
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines89% · $65,510
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians89% · $57,550
Majors that lead here
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.