49 Series · SOC 49-2092
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $56,210
- Median / year
- $85,200
- Top 10% earn
- +3.4%
- Growth '23–'33
- 14,450
- US workers
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earn a median of $56,210 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $56,210, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $37,100 (10th percentile) to $85,200 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 14,450 US workers. Illinois pays the most ($79,320), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers earn a median of $56,210, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 42% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, it ranks #30 of 51 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 3.4% by 2033.
- $56,210
- Median annual wage
- Top 58%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #30 of 51
- in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2.3×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Illinois at $79,320. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (SOC 49-2092) pays a national median of $56,210 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $37,100 at the 10th percentile to $85,200 at the 90th, with a mean of $58,610 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 14,450 Americans work in this occupation across 44 reporting states and 63 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +3.4% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,700 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years of prior experience generally required and moderate-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 8.1 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Illinois pays the highest state median at $79,320, which is +41% above the national figure. The top metro is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $114,670 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$56,210
per year
Median Hourly
$27.02/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$58,610
average
Employment
14,450
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$56,210 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 825 US occupations
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 49-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers sits on the slower-growing side at +3.4% growth and $56,210 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+3.4%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,700
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-Job Training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
8.1/100K
Injury Rate
3/100
Danger Index
16/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key 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.
- ▸ Verify and adjust alignments and dimensions of parts, using gauges and tracing lathes.
- ▸ Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- ▸ Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
- ▸ Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- ▸ Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
- ▸ Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
- ▸ Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
- ▸ Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
- ▸ Steam-clean polishing and buffing wheels to remove abrasives and bonding materials, and spray, brush, or recoat surfaces as necessary.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$37,100
25th Percentile
$45,190
Median
$56,210
75th Percentile
$69,090
90th Percentile
$85,200
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $79,320 | +41% above national |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $75,550 | +34% above national |
| 3 | New York | $66,710 | +19% above national |
| 4 | California | $66,040 | +17% above national |
| 5 | Connecticut | $63,970 | +14% above national |
| 6 | Virginia | $63,690 | +13% above national |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $63,030 | +12% above national |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $62,710 | +12% above national |
| 9 | Colorado | $61,570 | +10% above national |
| 10 | North Dakota | $61,160 | +9% above national |
| 11 | Maine | $61,090 | +9% above national |
| 12 | New Jersey | $60,750 | +8% above national |
| 13 | Louisiana | $60,420 | +7% above national |
| 14 | Texas | $60,290 | +7% above national |
| 15 | Nevada | $60,230 | +7% above national |
| 16 | Utah | $59,980 | +7% above national |
| 17 | South Carolina | $59,460 | +6% above national |
| 18 | Minnesota | $58,690 | +4% above national |
| 19 | Nebraska | $57,760 | +3% above national |
| 20 | Kansas | $57,600 | +2% above national |
| 21 | Washington | $56,870 | +1% above national |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $56,210 | same as national |
| 23 | Maryland | $54,670 | 3% below national |
| 24 | Ohio | $52,350 | 7% below national |
| 25 | Arkansas | $51,670 | 8% below national |
| 26 | Arizona | $51,600 | 8% below national |
| 27 | West Virginia | $51,280 | 9% below national |
| 28 | South Dakota | $50,150 | 11% below national |
| 29 | Oregon | $49,260 | 12% below national |
| 30 | Mississippi | $49,060 | 13% below national |
| 31 | Kentucky | $48,900 | 13% below national |
| 32 | Michigan | $48,440 | 14% below national |
| 33 | Idaho | $47,840 | 15% below national |
| 34 | Iowa | $47,180 | 16% below national |
| 35 | Missouri | $47,120 | 16% below national |
| 36 | Indiana | $46,520 | 17% below national |
| 37 | North Carolina | $46,320 | 18% below national |
| 38 | Florida | $46,200 | 18% below national |
| 39 | Delaware | $44,290 | 21% below national |
| 40 | Georgia | $43,610 | 22% below national |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $38,880 | 31% below national |
| 42 | Alabama | $38,430 | 32% below national |
| 43 | Tennessee | $36,240 | 36% below national |
| 44 | Puerto Rico | $26,340 | 53% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $114,670 | +104% above national |
| 2 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $81,810 | +46% above national |
| 3 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $79,330 | +41% above national |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $73,210 | +30% above national |
| 5 | Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $68,330 | +22% above national |
| 6 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $67,380 | +20% above national |
| 7 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $66,700 | +19% above national |
| 8 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $66,040 | +17% above national |
| 9 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $65,820 | +17% above national |
| 10 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $65,150 | +16% above national |
| 11 | Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $64,080 | +14% above national |
| 12 | Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $63,970 | +14% above national |
| 13 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $63,910 | +14% above national |
| 14 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $63,750 | +13% above national |
| 15 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $63,690 | +13% above national |
| 16 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,270 | +13% above national |
| 17 | El Paso, TX | $62,480 | +11% above national |
| 18 | Bismarck, ND | $61,880 | +10% above national |
| 19 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $61,610 | +10% above national |
| 20 | Columbus, OH | $61,190 | +9% above national |
| 21 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $61,000 | +9% above national |
| 22 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,790 | +6% above national |
| 23 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,720 | +6% above national |
| 24 | San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $59,580 | +6% above national |
| 25 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $59,280 | +5% above national |
| 26 | Pittsburgh, PA | $58,940 | +5% above national |
| 27 | Richmond, VA | $58,770 | +5% above national |
| 28 | Toledo, OH | $58,620 | +4% above national |
| 29 | Colorado Springs, CO | $58,470 | +4% above national |
| 30 | Omaha, NE-IA | $58,240 | +4% above national |
| 31 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $57,560 | +2% above national |
| 32 | Greeley, CO | $54,270 | 3% below national |
| 33 | Fargo, ND-MN | $52,900 | 6% below national |
| 34 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $52,540 | 7% below national |
| 35 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $52,250 | 7% below national |
| 36 | Jackson, MS | $51,170 | 9% below national |
| 37 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $50,920 | 9% below national |
| 38 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,550 | 10% below national |
| 39 | Canton-Massillon, OH | $50,420 | 10% below national |
| 40 | Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $49,860 | 11% below national |
| 41 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $49,490 | 12% below national |
| 42 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $49,360 | 12% below national |
| 43 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $48,900 | 13% below national |
| 44 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $48,480 | 14% below national |
| 45 | Monroe, LA | $48,280 | 14% below national |
| 46 | Tulsa, OK | $48,030 | 15% below national |
| 47 | Cleveland, OH | $47,910 | 15% below national |
| 48 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $47,810 | 15% below national |
| 49 | Lubbock, TX | $47,290 | 16% below national |
| 50 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $46,850 | 17% below national |
| 51 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $46,750 | 17% below national |
| 52 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $46,690 | 17% below national |
| 53 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $46,410 | 17% below national |
| 54 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $46,200 | 18% below national |
| 55 | Jacksonville, FL | $46,000 | 18% below national |
| 56 | Odessa, TX | $45,990 | 18% below national |
| 57 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $45,640 | 19% below national |
| 58 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $45,550 | 19% below national |
| 59 | Raleigh-Cary, NC | $45,370 | 19% below national |
| 60 | Greensboro-High Point, NC | $45,310 | 19% below national |
| 61 | Fort Wayne, IN | $45,010 | 20% below national |
| 62 | Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36,090 | 36% below national |
| 63 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $26,340 | 53% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $69,090/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Illinois leads at $79,320/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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