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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $48,420/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$35,590$70,170

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: -13.6% projected growth, 20242034 — declining.

About 600 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.

Top skills
RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingOperations MonitoringActive ListeningInstallationEquipment MaintenanceReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingTime Management
Top knowledge areas
MechanicalComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingAdministration and Management
Core tasks

Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.

Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.

Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.

Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.

Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.

Run new speaker and electrical cables.

Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.

Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles?

The median pay for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles is $48,420 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles?

Employment for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles is projected to change -13.6% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles?

About 600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.