Career Profile
Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Electrical & Electronics Installers and Repairers install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment.
General Information
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment. Excludes Avionics Technicians (49-2091) and Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles (49-2096).
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Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 2 openings per year are projected for Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment.
Employment Change
Employment for Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.9% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $39.81/hour. Entry level workers are paid $33.81, while experienced workers are paid $42.96. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 16 Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 19.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment are Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, Rail Transportation, and Building Equipment Contractors.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment include Engineering and Technology, Computers and Electronics, and Mathematics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment is HS diploma or less. 25% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.