DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
49-2093 Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Occupational Description:
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).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | $31.60/hr | $0.88/hr | $26.21/hr | $27.99/hr | $30.95/hr | $35.64/hr | $39.11/hr |
| U S | 9,790 | 558 | $31.06/hr | $0.40/hr | $18.80/hr | $24.73/hr | $30.51/hr | $37.39/hr | $44.69/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2023 - 2025 | |
| Electro-Mechanical Technicians | 510 | $27.11/hr | -1.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | 390 | $45.84/hr | 1.3% |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | 300 | $20.23/hr | 1.9% |
| Avionics Technicians | 160 | $28.84/hr | 6.1% |
Tasks for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Adjusts, repairs, or replaces defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- Cuts openings and drills holes for fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drill and router.
- Visually inspects and tests electrical system or equipment, using testing devices such as oscilloscope, voltmeter, and ammeter, to determine malfunctions.
- Estimates cost of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
- Confers with customer to determine nature of malfunction.
- Repairs or rebuilds starters, generators, distributors, or door controls, using electrician's tools.
- Installs fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
- Measures, cuts, and installs framework and conduit to support and connect wiring, control panels, and junction boxes, using hand tools.
- Splices wires with knife or cutting pliers, and solders connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- Installs electrical equipment, such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems, generator brushes, and commutators, using hand tools.
