Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers
O*NET title: Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Also called: Electrical Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Also called: Body Wirer, Control Troubleshooter, Critical Power Install Technician, Critical Power Technician, Critical Systems Technician, Diagnostic Troubleshooter
Median pay
$84,890
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$50,750 – $116,810
People employed
6,940
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.Would you rather not deal with customers or the public?
- 3.Do you want the same hours every week?
- 4.Do you work well under tight deadlines?
- 5.Are you comfortable following clear instructions?
- 6.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Long hours on your feet
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers pay by state
Annual median pay by state (29 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What electrical and electronics installers and repairers do
- 01Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- 02Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- 03Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- 04Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- 05Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
- 06Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Writing
Knowledge
- Engineering and Technology
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Public Safety and Security
- Mechanical
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Cautiousness
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 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- On-the-job training: over 3 months, up to and including 6 months.
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 electrical and electronics installers and repairers
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door87% · −12%
- Robotics Technicians80% · group pay
- Hydroelectric Plant Technicians79% · group pay
- Automotive Engineering Technicians78% · group pay
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators77% · −7%
Change into electrical and electronics installers and repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door88% · $74,340
- Automotive Engineering Technicians86% · $74,510
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers85% · $92,460
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers83% · $74,330
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians81% · $79,870
Majors that lead here
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.