How to become Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicleseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$48,420
25th–75th pct. $43,310–$58,500
Top pay (est.)
$91,200
Top 10% $70,170
Pay in 5 years
$54,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$61,300est.
$52,800–$71,200
Outlook score
33/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
24%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
−14.5%
400 openings / yr

How to become Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
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 Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Key skills

Repairing
3.6
Troubleshooting
3.6
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Critical Thinking
3.1
Installation
3.0
Complex Problem Solving
3.0
Operations Monitoring
3.0
Coordination
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Mechanical
4.8
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Mathematics
4.2
Engineering and Technology
3.6
Education and Training
3.4
Design
3.2
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Administration and Management
2.9

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming General Physical ActivitiesThinking CreativelyMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionFinger DexterityExtent FlexibilityArm-Hand SteadinessVisualizationNear Vision

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
47%
High school diploma
45%
Associate's degree
4%
Less than high school
2%
Some college
1%

Training before entry

1–2 years
24%
1–3 months
13%
2–4 years
10%
Up to 1 month
5%
None / short demo
4%
3–6 months
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
52%
6–12 months
15%
4–6 years
13%
2–4 years
12%
None
5%
Up to 1 month
2%
1–3 months
1%

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

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.