49 Series · SOC 49-2093

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$84,890
Median / year
$116,810
Top 10% earn
+6.1%
Growth '23–'33
6,940
US workers

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment earn a median of $84,890 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $84,890, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $50,750 (10th percentile) to $116,810 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 6,940 US workers. Washington pays the most ($122,140), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment earn a median of $84,890, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 77% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, it ranks #4 of 51 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 6.1% by 2033.

$84,890
Median annual wage
Top 23%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#4 of 51
in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
2.3×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Washington at $122,140. Typical entry-level education: Postsecondary nondegree award.

Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment (SOC 49-2093) pays a national median of $84,890 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $50,750 at the 10th percentile to $116,810 at the 90th, with a mean of $83,300 indicating a compressed distribution clustered near the median. An estimated 6,940 Americans work in this occupation across 29 reporting states and 21 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +6.1% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as faster than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 600 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Postsecondary nondegree award and long-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. Washington pays the highest state median at $122,140, which is +44% above the national figure. The top metro is Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area at $146,350 - 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.

BLS OEWS May 2025 6,940 jobs Median $84,890/yr

Median Salary

$84,890

per year

Median Hourly

$40.81/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$83,300

average

Employment

6,940

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$84,890 Top 23% higher than 77% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

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 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits on the faster-growing side at +6.1% growth and $84,890 median pay.

Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits on the faster-growing side at +6.1% growth and $84,890 median pay. Scatter plot of 24 data points. $20000$40000$60000$80000$100000 -10%-5%0%5%10%15%20% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment sits on the faster-growing side at +6.1% growth and $84,890 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+6.1%

Faster than average

Annual Openings

600

per year (projected)

Typical Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

On-the-Job Training

Long-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
B

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 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Critical Thinking 3.6
Active Listening 3.4
Operations Monitoring 3.3
Quality Control Analysis 3.3
Reading Comprehension 3.1
Monitoring 3.1
Complex Problem Solving 3.1
Repairing 3.1
Writing 3.0
Speaking 3.0

Knowledge Areas

Engineering and Technology 4.4
Computers and Electronics 4.3
Mathematics 3.9
Public Safety and Security 3.8
Mechanical 3.6
Design 3.5
English Language 3.5
Telecommunications 3.4
Education and Training 3.4
Customer and Personal Service 3.4

Key Tasks

  • ▸ 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.
  • ▸ Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  • ▸ Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
  • ▸ Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand 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.
  • ▸ Maintain equipment service records.
  • ▸ Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
  • ▸ Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$50,750$63,560$84,890$98,850$116,810
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$24.40$30.56$40.81$47.53$56.16
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$50,750

25th Percentile

$63,560

Median

$84,890

75th Percentile

$98,850

90th Percentile

$116,810

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Washington $122,140 2. Oregon $104,410 3. Nevada $102,210 4. Kansas $99,420 5. Maryland $98,850

Lowest Paying States

25. Connecticut $58,120 26. Tennessee $58,250 27. Maine $61,820 28. Georgia $62,710 29. Oklahoma $64,120
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Washington $122,140 +44% above national
2 Oregon $104,410 +23% above national
3 Nevada $102,210 +20% above national
4 Kansas $99,420 +17% above national
5 Maryland $98,850 +16% above national
6 Colorado $96,680 +14% above national
7 Montana $96,560 +14% above national
8 Illinois $93,300 +10% above national
9 Virginia $87,860 +3% above national
10 New York $87,360 +3% above national
11 Texas $86,520 +2% above national
12 California $84,820 same as national
13 Pennsylvania $84,750 same as national
14 Arizona $84,110 1% below national
15 New Mexico $83,470 2% below national
16 Massachusetts $81,420 4% below national
17 Missouri $81,220 4% below national
18 Minnesota $78,690 7% below national
19 Louisiana $77,270 9% below national
20 Florida $77,110 9% below national
21 Ohio $75,810 11% below national
22 Alabama $75,450 11% below national
23 Iowa $75,130 11% below national
24 Michigan $69,510 18% below national
25 Oklahoma $64,120 24% below national
26 Georgia $62,710 26% below national
27 Maine $61,820 27% below national
28 Tennessee $58,250 31% below national
29 Connecticut $58,120 32% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $146,350 2. San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,590 3. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,140 4. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $116,810 5. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $98,850

Lowest Paying Metros

17. San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $47,880 18. Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $54,990 19. Knoxville, TN $57,080 20. Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $59,210 21. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,680
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $146,350 +72% above national
2 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $122,590 +44% above national
3 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $122,140 +44% above national
4 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $116,810 +38% above national
5 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $98,850 +16% above national
6 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,070 +16% above national
7 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $93,760 +10% above national
8 Jacksonville, FL $89,440 +5% above national
9 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $87,860 +3% above national
10 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $81,920 3% below national
11 Wichita, KS $81,560 4% below national
12 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $80,200 6% below national
13 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $77,110 9% below national
14 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $74,290 12% below national
15 Portland-South Portland, ME $67,650 20% below national
16 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $62,520 26% below national
17 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,680 30% below national
18 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $59,210 30% below national
19 Knoxville, TN $57,080 33% below national
20 Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $54,990 35% below national
21 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $47,880 44% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment make? ▼
The median annual salary for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is $84,890 ($40.81/hour). The salary range spans from $50,750 at the 10th percentile to $116,810 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment the most? ▼
Washington pays the highest median salary for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment at $122,140/year, which is +44% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is Postsecondary nondegree award. On-the-job training: Long-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment? ▼
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment has a safety grade of B (Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 8.1 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 3 per 100 workers.
Is Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment a good career? ▼
Employment for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is projected to grow 6.1% from 2024 to 2034, which is faster than average. About 600 openings are projected each year.
How does Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment pay vary by state? ▼
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Washington at $122,140/year, while Oklahoma pays the least at $64,120/year. BLS data covers 29 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area at $146,350/year. BLS reports wage data for 21 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $98,850/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: Washington leads at $122,140/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

These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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