Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment

SOC Code: 49-2094
Also known as:
Access Control Installer, Aerial Erector, Aerial Installer, Amplifier Mechanic, Automation Mechanic
Median Annual Salary
$71,300
-0.8% growth (2024-2034)
5K
Openings/Year
61K
Current Jobs

What Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment Do

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

💰 Salary

$71,300
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

-0.8%
Little or no change

🎓 Education

Postsecondary nondegree award
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

5K
Projected average per year

📚 On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training
Expected training period

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

61,100

Projected Employment (2034)

60,700

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Repairing
Critical Thinking
Equipment Maintenance
Troubleshooting

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  • Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.

Technology & Tools

Autodesk AutoCAD Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word

📚 Entry-Level Education

Postsecondary nondegree award
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Associate's Degree
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment:

Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

3,026 degrees awarded • 108 colleges offer this program

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

2,471 degrees awarded • 102 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 Tulsa Technology Center Tulsa, OK 36 B
2 Alaska Vocational Technical Center Seward, AK 14 B
3 Michigan Career and Technical Institute Plainwell, MI 12 B
4 Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL 197 C+
5 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, AL 164 C+
6 University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR 134 C+
7 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA 130 C+
8 Hunter Business School Levittown, NY 98 C+
9 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL 86 C+
10 GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ 83 C+
11 Lurleen B Wallace Community College Andalusia, AL 80 C+
12 Northwest Mississippi Community College Senatobia, MS 59 C+
13 Edmonds College Lynnwood, WA 56 C+
14 Panola College Carthage, TX 54 C+
15 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS 42 C+
16 CUNY LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY 41 C+
17 Mountainland Technical College Lehi, UT 36 C+
18 Seminole State College of Florida Sanford, FL 36 C+
19 Motoring Technical Training Institute Seekonk, MA 31 C+
20 Sierra College Rocklin, CA 29 C+

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment make?
The median annual salary for electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment is $71,300.
What education do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment need?
Most electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Common degree programs include Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician.
Is becoming a electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment a good career choice?
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment is projected to see -0.8% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 4,700 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
Top colleges for aspiring electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment include Tulsa Technology Center, Alaska Vocational Technical Center, Michigan Career and Technical Institute, Moraine Valley Community College, George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment may also be known as: Access Control Installer, Aerial Erector, Aerial Installer, Amplifier Mechanic, Automation Mechanic, Automation Technician, Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), Commercial Control Technician, Commercial Service Technician (Commercial Service Tech), Computerized Environmental Control Installer, Control Systems Technician, Control Technician, Data Acquisition Technician, E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic), E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic), Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech), Electrical Equipment Controls Technician, Electrical Instrument Craftsman, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Sales Technician. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.