Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
National median · BLS
$56,210
▲ +4.11%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$58,610
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
14,450
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Pay range for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$37,100
25th
$45,190
Median (50th)
$56,210
75th
$69,090
90th — top pay
$85,200
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
BLS projects employment of electric motor, power tool, and related repairers to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 1,400 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
16,100 → 16,800
+700 jobs
Projected change
+4.4%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,400
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
3.4% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What electric motor, power tool, and related repairers do
Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
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.
Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
Also called
Electric Motor WinderMaintenance TechnicianRepair TechnicianService TechnicianElectric Motor MechanicElectric Motor RepairmanElectro MechanicPower Tool Repair TechnicianTool Repair TechnicianTool Technician
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Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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