Electrical and Electronics Repairers (Commercial and Industrial Equipment)
O*NET title: Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Also called: Electrical Repairers, Commercial Equipment
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
Also called: Access Control Installer, Aerial Erector, Aerial Installer, Amplifier Mechanic, Automation Mechanic, Automation Technician
Median pay
$74,090
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$46,840 – $105,590
People employed
65,010
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.Do you prefer a steady pace without constant deadlines?
- 2.Are you OK with hours that change?
- 3.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 4.Would you rather not deal with customers or the public?
The hard parts
- Long hours on your feet
- Mistakes can have serious consequences
Electrical and Electronics Repairers (Commercial and Industrial Equipment) pay by state
Highest-paying states
Annual median pay by state (50 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What electrical and electronics repairers (commercial and industrial equipment) do
- 01Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- 02Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- 03Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- 04Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- 05Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
- 06Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
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 1 year, up to and including 2 years.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from electrical and electronics repairers (commercial and industrial equipment)
- Robotics Technicians93% · group pay
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door87% · 0%
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians87% · +12%
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians87% · +6%
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians86% · 0%
Change into electrical and electronics repairers (commercial and industrial equipment)
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
- Medical Equipment Repairers92% · $61,660
- Robotics Technicians90% · $73,900
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians89% · $73,900
- Photonics Technicians89% · $78,350
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door87% · $74,340
Majors that lead here
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.