What is the salary of a Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles?

The typical salary range is $33,558 - $67,116 per year.

Tech & EngineeringDeclining

Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles

Operational-level

Also known as: Auto Electrician (Automotive Electrician), Auto Phone Installer, Auto Radio Mechanic, Automatic Window Seat and Top Lift Repairer

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Automotive ElectronicsMobile Electronics InstallationVehicle Systems RepairAutomotive TechnologyElectronicsEngineering TechnologyTechnical ServicesTechnicalAutomotiveSkilled Trade

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

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

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

-14.5%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

400

per year (US)

Jobs today

8,600

in 2025 → 7,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

Moderate

Level of competition

Moderate

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

Future Perspective

Declining Job Market

This field is experiencing contraction with decreasing job opportunities. Consider developing skills in related growing fields.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Mécanicien automobile débutant
Installateur audio de véhicules
Assistant technicien automobile

Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles

Where it can lead

Technicien principal en électronique automobile
Spécialiste en systèmes embarqués
Responsable de service après-vente automobile

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will primarily augment the role of Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles, by providing advanced diagnostic tools and predictive maintenance insights. Professionals will increasingly leverage AI-powered systems to quickly identify complex electronic faults and access comprehensive repair solutions, evolving the job to require strong interpretative skills alongside hands-on repair.

Salary

$48,420

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position