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How to become Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipmenteducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$74,090
25th–75th pct. $60,040–$88,710
Top pay (est.)
$137,300
Top 10% $105,590
Pay in 5 years
$85,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$98,000est.
$84,300–$113,800
Outlook score
45/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
47%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+0.3%
4,700 openings / yr

How to become Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Typical education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-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 Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Repairing
3.9
Troubleshooting
3.9
Quality Control Analysis
3.9
Operations Monitoring
3.9
Complex Problem Solving
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Equipment Maintenance
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
5.4
Computers and Electronics
5.1
Education and Training
4.4
Engineering and Technology
4.2
Production and Processing
4.2
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
Design
3.9
Mathematics
3.8

What the work involves

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeControlling Machines and ProcessesInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingOral ExpressionFinger Dexterity

Education of workers

Associate's degree
46%
Post-secondary certificate
32%
High school diploma
22%

Training before entry

1–2 years
31%
6–12 months
31%
2–4 years
17%
3–6 months
8%
None / short demo
5%
1–3 months
4%
4–10 years
3%
Up to 1 month
2%

Related work experience

2–4 years
20%
4–6 years
15%
1–3 months
10%
8–10 years
3%
6–8 years
2%

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 Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.