Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,750 | $24.40 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,890 | $40.81 |
| Mean (average) | $83,300 | $40.05 |
| 90th percentile | $116,810 | $56.16 |
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
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 30 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $75,450 | $57,610 | $99,180 | 50 | 0.58 |
| Arizona | $84,110 | $58,610 | $110,540 | 50 | 0.33 |
| California | $84,820 | $47,880 | $122,590 | 1,480 | 1.83 |
| Colorado | $96,680 | $62,110 | $120,780 | 70 | 0.52 |
| Connecticut | $58,120 | $38,880 | $105,800 | 60 | 0.81 |
| Florida | $77,110 | $57,800 | $98,530 | 230 | 0.52 |
| Georgia | $62,710 | $62,400 | $124,060 | 190 | 0.89 |
| Illinois | $93,300 | $67,160 | $112,310 | 140 | 0.53 |
| Iowa | $75,130 | $48,260 | $105,510 | 100 | 1.5 |
| Kansas | $99,420 | $49,350 | $148,930 | 60 | 0.98 |
| Louisiana | $77,270 | $65,690 | $84,670 | 40 | 0.51 |
| Maine | $61,820 | $46,800 | $79,580 | 90 | 3 |
| Maryland | $98,850 | $68,090 | $98,850 | 290 | 2.37 |
| Massachusetts | $81,420 | $80,800 | $122,740 | 90 | 0.55 |
| Michigan | $69,510 | $48,720 | $97,830 | 130 | 0.67 |
| Minnesota | $78,690 | $78,690 | $115,770 | 40 | 0.28 |
| Missouri | $81,220 | $62,390 | $86,610 | 170 | 1.27 |
| Montana | $96,560 | $64,840 | $122,720 | 50 | 1.97 |
| Nebraska | Data unavailable | 300 | 6.64 | ||
| Nevada | $102,210 | $68,620 | $103,870 | 120 | 1.74 |
| New Mexico | $83,470 | $64,330 | $101,470 | 30 | 0.77 |
| New York | $87,360 | $48,170 | $93,760 | 500 | 1.16 |
| Ohio | $75,810 | $65,860 | $78,230 | 60 | 0.24 |
| Oklahoma | $64,120 | $33,050 | $102,290 | ||
| Oregon | $104,410 | $71,810 | $151,570 | 160 | 1.85 |
| Pennsylvania | $84,750 | $72,350 | $91,790 | 40 | 0.16 |
| Tennessee | $58,250 | $47,110 | $79,720 | 340 | 2.3 |
| Texas | $86,520 | $60,740 | $108,350 | 580 | 0.92 |
| Virginia | $87,860 | $59,240 | $92,980 | 240 | 1.29 |
| Washington | $122,140 | $93,920 | $146,350 | 230 | 1.48 |
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 electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 500. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- 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 electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
- Typical entry education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Related work experience
- None
- 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 electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Maintain equipment service records.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Adobe Acrobat (hot technology)
- Adobe Creative Cloud software (hot technology)
- Adobe Illustrator (hot technology)
- Adobe InDesign (hot technology)
- Adobe Photoshop (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Autodesk Revit (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Trimble SketchUp Pro (hot technology)
- Fluke Corporation FlukeView Forms
- IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, Repairing, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination.
Common job titles: Critical Systems Technician, Electronic Bench Technician, Electronics Mechanic, Locomotive Electrician, Power Technician (Power Tech), Ship Yard Electrical Person.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment make?
The national median annual wage for electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment was $84,890 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $50,750 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $116,810. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment need?
BLS lists postsecondary nondegree award as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment to change +5.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 500 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($122,140), Oregon ($104,410), Nevada ($102,210). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.