The median pay for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers is $45,930 a year ($22.08/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 4.6% through 2035, with about 27,100 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed.
- SOC 51-2022
- Production
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler in four numbers
- Median pay
- $45,930a year, or $22.08/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $35KTop 10% $63K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +4.6%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+4.6%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +4.6% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 27,100259,200 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 2025259.2K
- Projected 2035271.1K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 259.2K Projected 2035 271.1K - Typical education
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Neededneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
Also advertised as: Assembler, Assembler Technician (Assembler Tech), Assembly Worker, Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronics Assembler.
Pay
How much do Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers make?
Every electrical and electronic equipment assembler in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$45,930
Middle half earn $38,440 to $52,000
- 10th
- $35,390
- 25th
- $38,440
- 75th
- $52,000
- 90th
- $62,990
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $35,390 |
| 25th | $38,440 |
| Median | $45,930 |
| 75th | $52,000 |
| 90th | $62,990 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $45,930
- Median hourly wage
- $22.08/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $47,800
- People employed
- 259,810
Versus all US occupations
At $45,930, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers earn 10% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $5,050 a year.
Versus production occupations
Inside the Production group, where the middle occupation pays $48,030, this is 4% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $62,990 or more while the bottom 10% earn $35,390, a gap of 1.8×. That is a narrow spread, so experience and employer move pay less than in most occupations.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 12% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Job outlook
Is Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +4.6% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers | +4.6% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers to change 4.6% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 11,900 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 27,100 openings are projected each year, 10.5% of the 259,200 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
N/A
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
N/A
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
The work
What does an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler do?
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
Day-to-day tasks
- Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
- Adjust, repair, or replace electrical or electronic components to correct defects and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
- Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
- Position, align, or adjust workpieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.
- Distribute materials, supplies, or subassemblies to work areas.
- Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
- Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantLittle or no dealing with customers or the public.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayMeeting strict deadlines at least weekly.
Conflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Critical Thinking3.0
- Active Listening2.9
- Monitoring2.9
- Speaking2.6
- Active Learning2.6
- Writing2.4
- Mathematics2.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
| Speaking | 2.6 |
| Active Learning | 2.6 |
| Writing | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Operations Monitoring3.0
- Judgment and Decision Making2.9
- Coordination2.8
- Complex Problem Solving2.8
- Operation and Control2.8
- Time Management2.8
- Quality Control Analysis2.6
- Social Perceptiveness2.4
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
| Coordination | 2.8 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.8 |
| Operation and Control | 2.8 |
| Time Management | 2.8 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.6 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
- Development environment software
- Industrial control software
- Network connectivity terminal emulation software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 1 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Realistic7.0
- Conventional4.0
- Investigative3.3
- Artistic1.7
- Social1.2
- Enterprising1.0
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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More production careers
Median annual pay, with electrical and electronic equipment assemblers highlighted
- Power Plant Operator$102,040
- Tool and Die Maker$64,050
- Machinist$58,750
- Welder$53,750
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$51,330
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler$45,930
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$40,140
- Baker$37,160
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Plant Operator | $102,040 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $64,050 |
| Machinist | $58,750 |
| Welder | $53,750 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $51,330 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $50,690 |
| Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler | $45,930 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $40,140 |
| Baker | $37,160 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler: frequently asked questions
How much do Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers make?
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers earn a median of $45,930 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 10% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $22.08/hr. The middle half earn between $38,440 and $52,000. The top 10% earn $62,990 or more.
Do you need a degree to become an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler?
Yes. BLS reports a job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed as the typical entry-level education for Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as little or no preparation.
Is Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4.6% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 27,100 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler do?
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries. A core O*NET task: assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment. Employers most often ask for Electronic mail software, Enterprise resource planning ERP software, Office suite software.
What personality type suits an Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assembler?
O*NET scores Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers highest on the Realistic, Conventional and Investigative interest areas, so the work mixes hands-on, practical work with tools, machines or the outdoors with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ISTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.