Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,590 | $17.11 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $48,420 | $23.28 |
| Mean (average) | $51,560 | $24.79 |
| 90th percentile | $70,170 | $33.74 |
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
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 40 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,520 | $36,950 | $44,810 | 70 | 0.57 |
| Arizona | $57,280 | $38,200 | $68,020 | 40 | 0.2 |
| Arkansas | $41,510 | $32,960 | $50,590 | 80 | 1.11 |
| California | $48,500 | $34,320 | $88,330 | 960 | 0.96 |
| Colorado | $60,070 | $46,530 | $86,120 | ||
| Connecticut | $44,980 | $35,360 | $51,630 | 90 | 1.01 |
| Delaware | Data unavailable | 50 | 2.02 | ||
| Florida | $47,980 | $40,110 | $73,390 | 660 | 1.21 |
| Georgia | $59,550 | $40,500 | $99,310 | 300 | 1.12 |
| Hawaii | $47,780 | $31,970 | $77,680 | 70 | 2.07 |
| Idaho | $55,760 | $44,460 | $59,630 | 90 | 1.88 |
| Illinois | $47,150 | $39,540 | $58,200 | 170 | 0.5 |
| Indiana | $56,730 | $42,250 | $75,910 | 470 | 2.69 |
| Iowa | $55,160 | $46,430 | $69,710 | ||
| Kansas | $33,380 | $32,330 | $44,180 | 90 | 1.14 |
| Kentucky | $64,570 | $41,630 | $67,790 | 40 | 0.36 |
| Louisiana | $41,040 | $30,850 | $54,900 | ||
| Massachusetts | $47,590 | $37,900 | $58,830 | 220 | 1.11 |
| Michigan | $48,070 | $36,950 | $56,560 | 80 | 0.33 |
| Minnesota | $49,740 | $38,370 | $74,610 | 250 | 1.57 |
| Mississippi | $38,500 | $30,250 | $55,940 | 90 | 1.38 |
| Missouri | $38,760 | $34,530 | $62,090 | 70 | 0.46 |
| Montana | $49,920 | $45,740 | $58,930 | 40 | 1.28 |
| Nebraska | $47,630 | $45,340 | $52,450 | ||
| Nevada | $46,100 | $39,120 | $57,000 | ||
| New Jersey | $41,070 | $35,660 | $54,090 | 170 | 0.72 |
| New Mexico | $49,300 | $36,750 | $60,610 | 160 | 3.32 |
| New York | $60,220 | $47,100 | $81,770 | 290 | 0.54 |
| North Carolina | $46,850 | $37,470 | $65,440 | 190 | 0.71 |
| North Dakota | $47,310 | $44,990 | $60,730 | 100 | 4.11 |
| Ohio | $45,120 | $36,430 | $60,430 | 230 | 0.75 |
| Oregon | $56,000 | $45,260 | $63,350 | 200 | 1.87 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,640 | $23,650 | $51,380 | ||
| South Carolina | $48,230 | $19,570 | $54,040 | 230 | 1.79 |
| Tennessee | $49,140 | $45,840 | $61,880 | 210 | 1.17 |
| Texas | $48,730 | $32,640 | $68,410 | 1,210 | 1.57 |
| Virginia | $49,210 | $39,180 | $61,240 | 440 | 1.94 |
| Washington | $59,010 | $48,880 | $59,080 | 120 | 0.62 |
| West Virginia | $51,890 | $34,320 | $53,110 | 40 | 0.93 |
| Wisconsin | $38,070 | $35,710 | $50,700 |
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 electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 400. 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 electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 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
- Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
- Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Record results of diagnostic tests.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
- Run new speaker and electrical cables.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
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- Installalogy Access Client
- LinearTeam WinISD
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- MobileToys MAIDXL
- True Audio WinSpeakerz
- WHE Term-PAK
Transferable skills for career changers: Troubleshooting, Repairing, Operations Monitoring, Installation, Equipment Maintenance, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Auto Tech (Automotive Technician), Car Alarm Installer, Car Electronics Installer, Car Stereo Installer, Electronic Equipment Installer, Electronic Technician, Installation Technician, Installer, Mobile Electronics Installation Specialist, Mobile Electronics Installer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles make?
The national median annual wage for electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles was $48,420 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,590 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $70,170. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent 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 electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles a growing career?
BLS projects employment of electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles to change -14.5% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 400 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Kentucky ($64,570), New York ($60,220), Colorado ($60,070). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.