Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
SOC code 49-2092 · O*NET-SOC 49-2092.00 · Medium preparation needed · Skilled trades
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$56,210
a year
Hourly
$27.02
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$58,610
$28.18 per hour
Middle 50%
$45,190 – $69,090
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$37,100 – $85,200
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
14,450
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $37,100
- $17.84/hr
- 25th percentile
- $45,190
- $21.73/hr
- Median percentile
- $56,210
- $27.02/hr
- 75th percentile
- $69,090
- $33.22/hr
- 90th percentile
- $85,200
- $40.96/hr
What do electric motor, power tool, and related repairers do?
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.
- Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
- Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
- Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
- Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold post-secondary certificate — 39% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Post-Secondary Certificate39%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)31%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree20%
- Some College Courses8%
Common questions
How much does an electric motor, power tool, and related repairers earn?
The national median is $56,210 a year. The full range runs from $37,100 at the 10th percentile to $85,200 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an electric motor, power tool, and related repairers without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
- Active Listening3.1/5
Knowledge areas
- Mechanical4.2/5
- Production and Processing3.2/5
- English Language3.2/5
- Administration and Management3.0/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.0/5
- Mathematics3.0/5
- Education and Training2.9/5
- Public Safety and Security2.6/5
Transferable strengths: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Equipment Selection, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.