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Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsO*NET 49-2093.00United States

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

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Median annual earnings
$84,885

50th percentile, United States

Projected change
+6.3%

2025 to 2035

Typical education
Certificate

47.7% of the workforce

Employment
9.3K jobs

Growing to 9.89K by 2035

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The work

What electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment do

Tasks reported for this occupation, ordered by how often they come up in the role.

  • Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
  • Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
  • Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
  • Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
  • Maintain equipment service records.
  • Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  • Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
  • Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drills and routers.

Pay and outlook

What the job pays and where it is heading

Annual earnings range

Reported earnings by percentile, United States

10th percentile
$50,752
25th percentile
$63,565
50th percentile
$84,885
75th percentile
$98,862
90th percentile
$116,813

The gold marker shows the median. Half earn more than $84,885 and half earn less.

Employment outlook

2025 to 2035 projection

+6.3%faster than average
20259,303 jobs
2035 projected9,889 jobs

586 more positions over the decade, before replacement hiring.

Preparation

Education levels

What people currently working in the career hold. These are not entry requirements.

Certificate
47.7%
High school diploma or less
28.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Associate degree
9.6%

Skills

Skills employers ask for

Technical skills appearing most often in job postings for this occupation.

  • Electronics
  • Test Equipment
  • Oscilloscope
  • Soldering
  • Electronic Components
  • Electronic Systems
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Multimeters
  • Lifting Ability
  • Hand Tools
  • Printed Circuit Board
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Wiring Diagram
  • Control Systems
  • Signal Generators
  • Calibration
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Electrical Systems
  • Blueprinting
  • Electromechanics

How the work gets done

Core competencies

Broad capabilities associated with strong performance in this occupation.

Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Persuasion
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

In the market

Job titles and employers

Recent job postings in United States

Common job titles

  1. 01Electronics Technicians5,807 postings
  2. 02Electronic Security Technicians299 postings
  3. 03Electronic Test Technicians211 postings
  4. 04Electronic Engineering Technicians130 postings
  5. 05Maintenance Sca Electronics Technicians130 postings
  6. 06Electronic Systems Technicians97 postings
  7. 07Electronics Field Service Technicians97 postings
  8. 08Marine Electronics Technicians77 postings
  9. 09Electrical/Electronics Technicians75 postings
  10. 10Electronic Service Technicians74 postings
  11. 11Electronics and Instrumentation Technicians69 postings
  12. 12Electronics Maintenance Chiefs64 postings
  13. 13Industrial Electronics Technicians61 postings
  14. 14Microelectronics Engineering Technicians61 postings
  15. 15Electrical Maintenance Technicians59 postings
  16. 16Electricians/Electronic Technicians47 postings
  17. 17Electronics Calibration Technicians46 postings
  18. 18Electronic Equipment Technicians44 postings
  19. 19Electronic Gameroom Technicians34 postings
  20. 20Field Electronics Technicians34 postings

Top employers

  1. 01M.C. Dean300 postings
  2. 02Aerotek256 postings
  3. 03Actalent227 postings
  4. 04Parsons138 postings
  5. 05Chenega Corporation93 postings
  6. 06Amentum85 postings
  7. 07Northrop Grumman84 postings
  8. 08Eaton Corporation73 postings
  9. 09V2X Limited69 postings
  10. 10ManpowerGroup63 postings
  11. 11RTX55 postings
  12. 12Systems Application & Technologies54 postings
  13. 13Kelly Services49 postings
  14. 14KBR48 postings
  15. 15Randstad48 postings
  16. 16Entegee40 postings
  17. 17NANA Regional Corporation38 postings
  18. 18Lockheed Martin35 postings
  19. 19Chickasaw Nation Industries34 postings
  20. 20United States Department of Defense34 postings

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