Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$84,890/yr
Typical range
$63,560 – $98,850
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment does
You install and repair electrical and electronic systems in vehicles, trains, and ships to ensure safe operation. The work requires understanding complex wiring diagrams and troubleshooting sophisticated transportation equipment.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
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