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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $74,090/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$46,840$105,590

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: -0.8% projected growth, 20242034 — declining.

About 4,700 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.

Top skills
RepairingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceQuality Control AnalysisTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionMonitoring
Top knowledge areas
Computers and ElectronicsMechanicalProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematicsAdministration and ManagementEngineering and TechnologyEnglish Language
Core tasks

Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.

Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.

Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.

Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.

Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.

Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.

Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment?

The median pay for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment is $74,090 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment?

Employment for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment is projected to change -0.8% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment?

Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.

How many job openings are there each year for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment?

About 4,700 openings per year, on average, over the decade.