Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in the U.S. is $56,210 ($27.02 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $56,210
- Mean annual wage
- $58,610
- Median hourly wage
- $27.02
- Employment
- 14,450
14,450 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,100 | $17.84 |
| 25th percentile | $45,190 | $21.73 |
| Median (50th) | $56,210 | $27.02 |
| 75th percentile | $69,090 | $33.22 |
| 90th percentile | $85,200 | $40.96 |
Highest-paying states for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $79,320 | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $75,550 | 260 |
| New York | $66,710 | 410 |
| California | $66,040 | 810 |
| Connecticut | $63,970 | 180 |
| Virginia | $63,690 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $63,030 | — |
| Massachusetts | $62,710 | — |
| Colorado | $61,570 | 640 |
| North Dakota | $61,160 | 160 |
Lowest-paying states
- Tennessee: $36,240 median annual wage
- Alabama: $38,430 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $38,880 median annual wage
- Georgia: $43,610 median annual wage
- Delaware: $44,290 median annual wage
About this occupation
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Typical tasks
- Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- Cut and form insulation, and insert insulation into armature, rotor, or stator slots.
- Remove and replace defective parts such as coil leads, carbon brushes, and wires, using soldering equipment.
- Rewire electrical systems, and repair or replace electrical accessories.
- Repair and operate battery-charging equipment.
- Rewind coils on cores in slots, or make replacement coils, using coil-winding machines.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 7.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 38.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.5% |
| Associate's degree | 19.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
| Master's degree | 0.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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