Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers
O*NET title: Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Also called: Electronic Installers, Motor Vehicles
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Also called: Auto Tech (Automotive Technician), Car Alarm Installer, Car Audio Installer, Car Electronics Installer, Car Stereo Installer, Electronic Equipment Installer
Median pay
$48,420
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$35,590 – $70,170
People employed
8,550
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 work well under tight deadlines?
- 2.Are you happy working mostly on your own, with little contact with others?
- 3.Are you OK working more than 40 hours a week?
- 4.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
- Long hours on your feet
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers pay by state
Annual median pay by state (39 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
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What electronic equipment installers and repairers do
- 01Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
- 02Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- 03Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- 04Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
- 05Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- 06Record results of diagnostic tests.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Writing
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
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 1 year, up to and including 2 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)
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Career changes
Change from electronic equipment installers and repairers
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- Motorcycle Mechanics77% · 0%
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- Automotive Engineering Technicians75% · group pay
Change into electronic equipment installers and repairers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
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- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers75% · $51,320
Majors that lead here
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.