Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment in the U.S. is $84,890 ($40.81 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $84,890
- Mean annual wage
- $83,300
- Median hourly wage
- $40.81
- Employment
- 6,940
6,940 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,750 | $24.40 |
| 25th percentile | $63,560 | $30.56 |
| Median (50th) | $84,890 | $40.81 |
| 75th percentile | $98,850 | $47.53 |
| 90th percentile | $116,810 | $56.16 |
Highest-paying states for electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $122,140 | 230 |
| Oregon | $104,410 | 160 |
| Nevada | $102,210 | 120 |
| Kansas | $99,420 | 60 |
| Maryland | $98,850 | 290 |
| Colorado | $96,680 | 70 |
| Montana | $96,560 | 50 |
| Illinois | $93,300 | 140 |
| Virginia | $87,860 | 240 |
| New York | $87,360 | 500 |
Lowest-paying states
- Connecticut: $58,120 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $58,250 median annual wage
- Maine: $61,820 median annual wage
- Georgia: $62,710 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $64,120 median annual wage
About this occupation
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
Typical tasks
- Repair or rebuild equipment such as starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
- Install new fuses, electrical cables, or power sources as required.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- Measure, cut, and install frameworks and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.3% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 29.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 32.2% |
| Associate's degree | 22.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.8% |
| Master's degree | 0.8% |
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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