Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
SOC 49-2096BLS OEWS May 2025
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
National median · BLS
$48,420
▲ +1%YoY
H-1B sponsor median
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Average salary · BLS
$51,560
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
8,550
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Pay range for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$35,590
25th
$43,310
Median (50th)
$48,420
75th
$58,500
90th — top pay
$70,170
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
BLS projects employment of electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles to decline 14.5% from 2025 to 2035, while employment across all occupations grows 3.5%.
About 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
8,600 → 7,400
-1,300 jobs
Projected change
-14.5%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
400
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
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.
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Repairing3.6
Troubleshooting3.6
Critical Thinking3.5
Operations Monitoring3.5
Active Listening3.4
Equipment Maintenance3.3
Installation3.3
Complex Problem Solving3.1
Reading Comprehension3.1
Time Management3.1
Top knowledge areas
Mechanical4.1
Computers and Electronics4.0
Customer and Personal Service3.6
Mathematics3.6
English Language3.3
Engineering and Technology3.2
Education and Training3.1
Administration and Management2.9
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordHarris Tech X.over ProHarris Technologies BassBoxInstallalogy Access ClientLinearTeam WinISDMicrosoft Internet ExplorerMobileToys MAIDXLTrue Audio WinSpeakerzWHE Term-PAK
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 electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles do
Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
Record results of diagnostic tests.
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
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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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