Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,100 | $17.84 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $56,210 | $27.02 |
| Mean (average) | $58,610 | $28.18 |
| 90th percentile | $85,200 | $40.96 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 44 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,430 | $35,030 | $58,290 | 100 | 0.52 |
| Arizona | $51,600 | $40,500 | $70,970 | ||
| Arkansas | $51,670 | $37,620 | $57,440 | 90 | 0.78 |
| California | $66,040 | $45,640 | $83,740 | 810 | 0.48 |
| Colorado | $61,570 | $45,640 | $95,770 | 640 | 2.41 |
| Connecticut | $63,970 | $48,360 | $76,190 | 180 | 1.16 |
| Delaware | $44,290 | $41,530 | $63,850 | 30 | 0.67 |
| Florida | $46,200 | $36,860 | $77,830 | 1,150 | 1.25 |
| Georgia | $43,610 | $31,720 | $60,390 | 190 | 0.42 |
| Idaho | $47,840 | $32,690 | $71,220 | 60 | 0.77 |
| Illinois | $79,320 | $49,790 | $115,250 | 840 | 1.49 |
| Indiana | $46,520 | $35,370 | $76,820 | 210 | 0.7 |
| Iowa | $47,180 | $35,810 | $59,680 | 210 | 1.45 |
| Kansas | $57,600 | $43,670 | $108,690 | 110 | 0.79 |
| Kentucky | $48,900 | $40,410 | $62,400 | 280 | 1.49 |
| Louisiana | $60,420 | $35,730 | $82,450 | 270 | 1.47 |
| Maine | $61,090 | $46,670 | $61,100 | ||
| Maryland | $54,670 | $36,000 | $107,230 | 40 | 0.17 |
| Massachusetts | $62,710 | $52,450 | $101,960 | ||
| Michigan | $48,440 | $41,290 | $75,920 | 390 | 0.96 |
| Minnesota | $58,690 | $48,580 | $76,220 | 60 | 0.23 |
| Mississippi | $49,060 | $28,780 | $66,610 | 170 | 1.55 |
| Missouri | $47,120 | $32,820 | $67,590 | 220 | 0.8 |
| Nebraska | $57,760 | $41,040 | $67,510 | 60 | 0.68 |
| Nevada | $60,230 | $48,920 | $72,970 | 30 | 0.22 |
| New Hampshire | $63,030 | $37,620 | $75,950 | ||
| New Jersey | $60,750 | $42,720 | $89,190 | 100 | 0.26 |
| New York | $66,710 | $53,290 | $79,500 | 410 | 0.46 |
| North Carolina | $46,320 | $34,190 | $60,200 | 750 | 1.64 |
| North Dakota | $61,160 | $37,440 | $77,480 | 160 | 3.92 |
| Ohio | $52,350 | $35,550 | $75,790 | 550 | 1.07 |
| Oklahoma | $38,880 | $32,660 | $48,280 | 690 | 4.34 |
| Oregon | $49,260 | $36,460 | $70,150 | 230 | 1.23 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,210 | $44,450 | $86,980 | 1,480 | 2.62 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,340 | $22,030 | $52,280 | 170 | 1.98 |
| South Carolina | $59,460 | $27,830 | $78,540 | 60 | 0.26 |
| South Dakota | $50,150 | $37,340 | $64,180 | 60 | 1.33 |
| Tennessee | $36,240 | $24,010 | $69,460 | ||
| Texas | $60,290 | $40,370 | $79,710 | 2,250 | 1.72 |
| Utah | $59,980 | $38,240 | $79,870 | ||
| Virginia | $63,690 | $25,810 | $103,400 | 570 | 1.49 |
| Washington | $56,870 | $48,930 | $105,490 | 30 | 0.1 |
| West Virginia | $51,280 | $31,350 | $91,280 | 70 | 1.12 |
| Wisconsin | $75,550 | $45,270 | $92,190 | 260 | 0.95 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,400. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 3.4%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- Measure 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.
- Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
- Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
- Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
- Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
Technology skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Python (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Commutator profiling software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Motor testing software
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Electric Motor Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairman, Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Power Tool Repair Technician, Repair Technician, Service Technician, Tool Repair Technician, Tool Technician.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electric motor, power tool, and related repairers make?
The national median annual wage for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers was $56,210 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $37,100 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $85,200. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electric motor, power tool, and related repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electric motor, power tool, and related repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electric motor, power tool, and related repairers to change +4.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electric motor, power tool, and related repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Illinois ($79,320), Wisconsin ($75,550), New York ($66,710). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.