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Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment

Q: What is the salary of a Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment?

The typical salary range is $57,910 - $115,821 per year.

Operational-level

Also known as: Body Wirer, Control Troubleshooter, Critical Power Install Technician, Critical Power Technician

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.

Mobile Electronics RepairTransportation ElectronicsCommunication SystemsNavigational SystemsElectronics TechnologyElectrical EngineeringTechnical InstallationEngineeringTechnicalAutomotive

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Cloud software Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Adobe Photoshop Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk Revit Linux Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Trimble SketchUp Pro

In-demand software

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

500

per year (US)

Jobs today

6,600

in 2025 → 6,900 (2035)

Typical entry education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Moderate

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

High

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

Low

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Technicien en électronique junior
Électricien en équipement
Installateur de systèmes audio/vidéo

Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment

Where it can lead

Superviseur d'équipe d'installation
Spécialiste en systèmes avioniques/maritimes
Ingénieur en maintenance électronique

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will significantly enhance the role of Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers in transportation over the next 5-10 years, primarily by providing advanced diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance capabilities. This shift will require professionals to adapt to AI-powered fault detection systems and guided repair processes, making their work more efficient and data-driven while human expertise remains crucial for hands-on tasks.

Salary

$84,890

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position