Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Median pay: $84,890/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: +6.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — faster than average.
About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment?
The median pay for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is $84,890 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment?
Employment for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is projected to change +6.1% from 2024 to 2034 - faster than average.
What education is typically required for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment?
Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.
How many job openings are there each year for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment?
About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.