The median pay for Electromechanical 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.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Electromechanical 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
- High school52.7%
- Certificate10.8%
- Some college16.9%
- Associate's19%
- Doctorate0.6%
Highest education held by electromechanical equipment assemblers Segment Value High school 52.7% Certificate 10.8% Some college 16.9% Associate's 19% Doctorate 0.6%
Also advertised as: Assembler, Electrical Assembler, Electromechanical Assembler, Electromechanical Equipment Assembler, Electronic Assembler, Electronic Technician.
Pay
How much do Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers make?
Every electromechanical 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, Electromechanical 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 Electromechanical 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 |
|---|---|
| Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers | +4.6% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Electromechanical 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 Electromechanical 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.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as electromechanical equipment assemblers.
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)52.7%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree19%
- Some College Courses16.9%
- Post-Secondary Certificate10.8%
- Doctoral Degree0.6%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 52.7% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 19% |
| Some College Courses | 16.9% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 10.8% |
| Doctoral Degree | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does an Electromechanical Equipment Assembler do?
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
Day-to-day tasks
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units.
- Position, align, and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
- Inspect, test, and adjust completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerances, and customer order requirements.
- Measure parts to determine tolerances, using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and verniers.
- Connect cables, tubes, and wiring, according to specifications.
- Assemble parts or units, and position, align, and fasten units to assemblies, subassemblies, or frames, using hand tools and power tools.
- Attach name plates and mark identifying information on parts.
- Disassemble units to replace parts or to crate them for shipping.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayIndoors, in a climate-controlled space, every day.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
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 important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lot
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 Comprehension3.0
- Speaking3.0
- Critical Thinking3.0
- Active Listening2.9
- Monitoring2.9
- Writing2.5
- Active Learning2.4
- Mathematics2.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 |
| Speaking | 3.0 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 |
| Active Listening | 2.9 |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
| Writing | 2.5 |
| Active Learning | 2.4 |
| Mathematics | 2.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Operations Monitoring3.3
- Quality Control Analysis3.3
- Troubleshooting3.0
- Judgment and Decision Making2.9
- Time Management2.9
- Equipment Maintenance2.8
- Repairing2.8
- Operation and Control2.6
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.3 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.3 |
| Troubleshooting | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
| Time Management | 2.9 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.8 |
| Repairing | 2.8 |
| Operation and Control | 2.6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Computer aided design CAD software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Time accounting 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 Electromechanical Equipment Assembler?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Electromechanical Equipment Assembler |
|---|---|
| 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
- Conventional5.0
- Investigative3.4
- Artistic1.4
- Social1.1
- 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 electromechanical 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
- Electromechanical 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 |
| Electromechanical Equipment Assembler | $45,930 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $40,140 |
| Baker | $37,160 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler: frequently asked questions
How much do Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers make?
Electromechanical 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 Electromechanical Equipment Assembler?
Yes. BLS reports a job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed as the typical entry-level education for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as little or no preparation. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 52.7% hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged).
Is Electromechanical 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 Electromechanical Equipment Assembler do?
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances. A core O*NET task: read blueprints and specifications to determine component parts and assembly sequences of electromechanical units. Employers most often ask for Computer aided design CAD software, Enterprise resource planning ERP software, Office suite software.
What personality type suits an Electromechanical Equipment Assembler?
O*NET scores Electromechanical 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.