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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Median Salary
66,680
Job Outlook
+1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

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What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$32,350

10%

$66,680

Median

$88,800

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    45%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    32%

  • High school

    22%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Education and Training
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Production and Processing

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.