Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Median pay: $56,210/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 1,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
• Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
• Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
• Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
• Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
• Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
• Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
What's the median pay for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers?
The median pay for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is $56,210 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers?
Employment for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is projected to change +3.4% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers?
About 1,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.