Electrical and electronics installers and repairers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$71,270
~$34/hr · ~$5,939/mo
US Jobs
119K
Little or no change
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation involves physical manipulation of hardware, manual troubleshooting in unpredictable environments, and the use of hand tools, which are highly resistant to AI automation. While AI can significantly enhance diagnostic software and predictive maintenance schedules, the physical acts of disassembling, repairing, and reassembling complex electrical components require human dexterity and presence.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CABEST VALUE | $119,470 | Above avg (117.6) | $101,632 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $99,540 | Average (98.3) | $101,276 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $113,980 | Above avg (113.1) | $100,815 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $106,050 | Above avg (112.7) | $94,074 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $95,730 | Above avg (106.7) | $89,707 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $96,460 | Above avg (109.5) | $88,057 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $83,470 | Average (97.7) | $85,416 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $90,040 | Above avg (105.8) | $85,130 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,530 | Above avg (112.6) | $81,255 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $80,110 | Average (102.4) | $78,261 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $86,640 | Above avg (110.7) | $78,237 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $79,490 | Above avg (109.1) | $72,866 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $76,930 | Above avg (107.3) | $71,669 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $81,770 | Above avg (114.7) | $71,260 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $76,430 | Above avg (112.1) | $68,187 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
0% (Little or no change)
Hourly Rate
~$34/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,939/mo
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