Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,840 | $22.52 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $74,090 | $35.62 |
| Mean (average) | $75,570 | $36.33 |
| 90th percentile | $105,590 | $50.77 |
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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 51 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $65,600 | $46,360 | $97,540 | 930 | 1.05 |
| Alaska | $96,390 | $60,940 | $109,970 | 160 | 1.2 |
| Arizona | $77,110 | $63,620 | $100,830 | ||
| Arkansas | $66,980 | $49,200 | $91,210 | 330 | 0.61 |
| California | $87,080 | $52,790 | $129,910 | 5,830 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | $79,610 | $53,540 | $108,940 | 2,200 | 1.83 |
| Connecticut | $77,290 | $51,010 | $106,900 | 430 | 0.61 |
| Delaware | $86,290 | $62,100 | $104,270 | 160 | 0.78 |
| Florida | $61,530 | $39,810 | $88,480 | 3,650 | 0.88 |
| Georgia | $68,470 | $48,830 | $85,160 | 3,040 | 1.49 |
| Hawaii | $85,420 | $59,840 | $102,460 | 400 | 1.53 |
| Idaho | $64,410 | $49,790 | $84,100 | 420 | 1.18 |
| Illinois | $59,950 | $41,780 | $90,180 | 1,150 | 0.45 |
| Indiana | $66,620 | $42,110 | $85,260 | 1,100 | 0.82 |
| Iowa | $72,250 | $60,360 | $93,890 | 1,130 | 1.73 |
| Kansas | $77,360 | $55,220 | $109,730 | 340 | 0.56 |
| Kentucky | $62,980 | $39,570 | $92,670 | 630 | 0.75 |
| Louisiana | $64,500 | $44,690 | $90,810 | 950 | 1.18 |
| Maine | $81,180 | $61,920 | $98,370 | 410 | 1.52 |
| Maryland | $79,650 | $48,640 | $99,110 | 1,160 | 1.01 |
| Massachusetts | $77,570 | $44,210 | $108,220 | 920 | 0.61 |
| Michigan | $66,140 | $43,470 | $92,150 | 1,460 | 0.79 |
| Minnesota | $80,220 | $60,590 | $100,610 | 1,240 | 1 |
| Mississippi | $71,700 | $42,200 | $99,180 | 500 | 1.02 |
| Missouri | $60,950 | $37,520 | $95,680 | 590 | 0.48 |
| Montana | $75,660 | $43,470 | $132,500 | 120 | 0.57 |
| Nebraska | $64,120 | $47,030 | $90,650 | 410 | 0.96 |
| Nevada | $82,680 | $47,170 | $100,620 | 710 | 1.1 |
| New Hampshire | $77,850 | $48,510 | $109,520 | 210 | 0.74 |
| New Jersey | $74,980 | $47,260 | $113,860 | 1,290 | 0.72 |
| New Mexico | $80,590 | $57,610 | $101,170 | 420 | 1.16 |
| New York | $78,130 | $50,780 | $100,580 | 1,700 | 0.42 |
| North Carolina | $76,740 | $52,830 | $97,040 | 1,660 | 0.8 |
| North Dakota | $98,700 | $62,480 | $133,840 | 520 | 2.88 |
| Ohio | $62,310 | $39,630 | $89,280 | 1,510 | 0.65 |
| Oklahoma | $75,480 | $56,510 | $97,490 | 800 | 1.12 |
| Oregon | $91,910 | $63,580 | $111,530 | 840 | 1.02 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,960 | $41,830 | $89,980 | 2,710 | 1.07 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,580 | $21,840 | $54,430 | 190 | 0.47 |
| Rhode Island | $76,860 | $70,270 | $81,970 | 200 | 0.95 |
| South Carolina | $75,490 | $47,580 | $103,170 | 1,130 | 1.17 |
| South Dakota | $64,900 | $45,780 | $88,800 | 470 | 2.47 |
| Tennessee | $61,560 | $39,240 | $90,010 | 1,700 | 1.24 |
| Texas | $74,480 | $46,560 | $109,350 | 13,540 | 2.3 |
| Utah | $75,500 | $47,430 | $89,520 | 750 | 1.03 |
| Vermont | $74,000 | $52,000 | $85,850 | 110 | 0.9 |
| Virginia | $71,320 | $47,020 | $92,470 | 1,570 | 0.91 |
| Washington | $99,200 | $68,910 | $122,440 | 1,660 | 1.12 |
| West Virginia | $74,920 | $47,990 | $91,890 | 220 | 0.75 |
| Wisconsin | $74,980 | $48,520 | $91,770 | 850 | 0.69 |
| Wyoming | $86,880 | $75,280 | $118,150 | 100 | 0.87 |
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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 4,700. 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment
- Typical entry education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-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
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician CIP 47.0104
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician CIP 47.0105
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
- Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
- Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Circuit evaluation software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Database software
- Email software
- Maintenance management software
- Programmable logic controller PLC software
- Rockwell RSLogix
- SAP Maintenance
Transferable skills for career changers: Operations Monitoring, Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Control Technician, E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic), E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic), Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech), Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electronic Technician, I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician), Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech), Repair Technician, Scale Technician.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment make?
The national median annual wage for electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment was $74,090 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $46,840 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $105,590. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment need?
BLS lists postsecondary nondegree award as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and long-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment to change +0.3% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 4,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($99,200), North Dakota ($98,700), Alaska ($96,390). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.