Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment earn a median of $84,890 per year ($40.81/hr) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Employment is projected to grow 5.4% through 2035, with about 500 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
- SOC 49-2093
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment in four numbers
- Median pay
- $84,890a year, or $40.81/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $51KTop 10% $117K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +5.4%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+5.4%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +5.4% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 5006,600 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 20256.6K
- Projected 20356.9K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 6.6K Projected 2035 6.9K - Typical education
- Certificateneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school28.3%
- Certificate47.7%
- Associate's9.6%
- Post-bacc certificate14.4%
Highest education held by electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment Segment Value High school 28.3% Certificate 47.7% Associate's 9.6% Post-bacc certificate 14.4%
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Pay
How much do Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment make?
Every electrical and electronics installer and repairer, transportation equipment in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$84,890
Middle half earn $63,560 to $98,850
- 10th
- $50,750
- 25th
- $63,560
- 75th
- $98,850
- 90th
- $116,810
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $50,750 |
| 25th | $63,560 |
| Median | $84,890 |
| 75th | $98,850 |
| 90th | $116,810 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $84,890
- Median hourly wage
- $40.81/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $83,300
- People employed
- 6,940
Versus all US occupations
At $84,890, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment earn 67% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $33,910 a year.
Versus installation, maintenance, and repair occupations
Inside the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair group, where the middle occupation pays $61,150, this is 39% above the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $116,810 or more while the bottom 10% earn $50,750, a gap of 2.3×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 65% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
Washington pays the most at $122,140, and still leads at $114,136 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Washington | $122,140 | $114,136 | 230 |
| 2Oregon | $104,410 | $101,015 | 160 |
| 3Nevada | $102,210 | $102,231 | 120 |
| 4Kansas | $99,420 | $110,383 | 60 |
| 5Maryland | $98,850 | $94,180 | 290 |
| 6Colorado | $96,680 | $93,817 | 70 |
| 7Montana | $96,560 | $102,023 | 50 |
| 8Illinois | $93,300 | $93,339 | 140 |
| 9Virginia | $87,860 | $86,901 | 240 |
| 10New York | $87,360 | $80,948 | 500 |
Job outlook
Is Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +5.4% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | +5.4% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment to change 5.4% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 400 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 500 openings are projected each year, 7.6% of the 6,600 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of electrical and electronics installers and repairers is projected to show little or no change from 2025 to 2035.
Despite limited employment growth, about 8,900 openings for electrical and electronics installers and repairers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Projected employment of electrical and electronics installers and repairers varies by occupation (see table).
Getting in
How to become an Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers typically need at least a high school education, but most specializations require further preparation through a combination of advanced education, on-the-job training, or work experience.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Postsecondary nondegree award
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Some preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment.
- Post-Secondary Certificate47.7%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)28.3%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate14.4%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree9.6%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 47.7% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 28.3% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 14.4% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 9.6% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does an Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment do?
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install, adjust, or maintain or repair a variety of electrical and electronic equipment.
Day-to-day tasks
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
- Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
- Maintain equipment service records.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most electrical and electronics installers and repairers work full time. Some may need to be on call during evenings or weekends for emergency repairs.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather at least weekly.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the timeRegular bending or twisting.
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
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 lot
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. 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
- Critical Thinking3.6
- Active Listening3.4
- Reading Comprehension3.1
- Monitoring3.1
- Writing3.0
- Speaking3.0
- Active Learning2.3
- Mathematics2.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 |
| Active Listening | 3.4 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
| Writing | 3.0 |
| Speaking | 3.0 |
| Active Learning | 2.3 |
| Mathematics | 2.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Operations Monitoring3.3
- Quality Control Analysis3.3
- Complex Problem Solving3.1
- Repairing3.1
- Social Perceptiveness3.0
- Coordination3.0
- Operation and Control3.0
- Equipment Maintenance3.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.3 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.3 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 |
| Repairing | 3.1 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
| Operation and Control | 3.0 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Computer aided design CAD software · in demand
- Desktop publishing software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Graphics or photo imaging software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
- Compliance 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 Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 7 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 1 |
| Enterprising | 1 |
| Conventional | 5 |
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
- Conventional4.8
- Investigative3.4
- Social1.1
- Enterprising1.0
- Artistic1.0
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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Median annual pay, with electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment highlighted
- Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment$84,890
- Aircraft Mechanic$79,870
- Millwright$65,700
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,770
- Medical Equipment Repairer$61,660
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer$61,010
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$54,890
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$50,620
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment | $84,890 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $79,870 |
| Millwright | $65,700 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer | $61,010 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairer | $54,890 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment: frequently asked questions
How much do Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment make?
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment earn a median of $84,890 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 67% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $40.81/hr. The middle half earn between $63,560 and $98,850. The top 10% earn $116,810 or more.
Do you need a degree to become an Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment?
Not a degree, but you do need credentialed training: BLS lists a postsecondary non-degree award (a certificate or license program) as the typical entry route for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment. BLS also lists moderate-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 47.7% hold post-secondary certificate.
Is Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 5.4% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 500 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does an Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment do?
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install, adjust, or maintain or repair a variety of electrical and electronic equipment. A core O*NET task: refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems. Employers most often ask for Computer aided design CAD software, Desktop publishing software, Document management software.
Which states pay Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment the most?
The highest state medians for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment are Washington ($122,140), Oregon ($104,410), Nevada ($102,210) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits an Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment?
O*NET scores Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 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.