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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Median Salary
45,570
Job Outlook
+1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

What sectors do they work in?

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What is the job outlook?

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,280

10%

$45,570

Median

$57,440

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Post-secondary certificate

    47%

  • High school

    44%

  • Associate's degree

    4%

  • Less than high school

    2%

  • Some college

    1%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Education and Training

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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