Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment salary by state
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
What Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipments do
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingActive ListeningQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringRepairingReading Comprehension
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment pay by experience level
Entry level$52,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$88,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$102,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$121,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+6.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment salary by industry
Rail Transportation
2,260 workers
$93,000
Rail Transportation
2,260 workers
$93,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,940 workers
$101,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,490 workers
$102,000
Repair and Maintenance
560 workers
$74,500
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
470 workers
$72,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
430 workers
$64,500
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
340 workers
$106,500
Support Activities for Transportation
260 workers
$66,500
Ship and Boat Building
240 workers
$63,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment pays 29% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment make?
The average base salary for a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in the United States is $86,000 per year, or about $41.35 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,000 and $102,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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