Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
SOC code 49-2094 · O*NET-SOC 49-2094.00 · Medium preparation needed · Skilled trades
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$74,090
a year
Hourly
$35.62
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$75,570
$36.33 per hour
Middle 50%
$60,040 – $88,710
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$46,840 – $105,590
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
65,010
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $46,840
- $22.52/hr
- 25th percentile
- $60,040
- $28.86/hr
- Median percentile
- $74,090
- $35.62/hr
- 75th percentile
- $88,710
- $42.65/hr
- 90th percentile
- $105,590
- $50.77/hr
What do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment do?
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
- Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
- Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold associate's degree or other 2-year degree — 46% 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
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree46%
- Post-Secondary Certificate32%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)22%
Common questions
How much does an electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment earn?
The national median is $74,090 a year. The full range runs from $46,840 at the 10th percentile to $105,590 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 electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment 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
- Reading Comprehension3.1/5
- Active Listening3.1/5
Knowledge areas
- Computers and Electronics4.2/5
- Mechanical4.1/5
- Production and Processing3.9/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.7/5
- Mathematics3.6/5
- Administration and Management3.5/5
- Engineering and Technology3.5/5
- English Language3.5/5
Transferable strengths: Operations Monitoring, Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.