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How to become Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipmenteducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$84,890
25th–75th pct. $63,560–$98,850
Top pay (est.)
$151,900
Top 10% $116,810
Pay in 5 years
$98,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$115,100est.
$99,000–$133,600
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
47%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.4%
500 openings / yr

How to become Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Key skills

Troubleshooting
3.2
Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Repairing
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Time Management
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.1
Coordination
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Computers and Electronics
4.9
Engineering and Technology
4.7
Mechanical
4.5
Mathematics
4.3
Public Safety and Security
4.3
Design
4.1
English Language
4.1
Education and Training
4.1

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkProcessing Information

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessExtent FlexibilityVisual Color Discrimination

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
48%
High school diploma
28%
Post-bachelor's certificate
14%
Associate's degree
10%

Training before entry

3–6 months
28%
6–12 months
22%
Up to 1 month
17%
2–4 years
14%
1–2 years
9%
None / short demo
6%
1–3 months
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
21%
4–6 years
20%
2–4 years
15%
Over 10 years
14%
6–12 months
13%
None
7%
3–6 months
5%
8–10 years
3%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.