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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

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

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
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Median pay

$47,940
Median annual pay for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-13.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

10,300
Estimated U.S. employment for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-1,400
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

High school diploma or equivalent
Typical additional preparation: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Critical Thinking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Monitoring
  6. 6Writing

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Mechanical
  2. 2Computers and Electronics
  3. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Mathematics
  5. 5English Language
  6. 6Engineering and Technology

Abilities

  1. 1Arm-Hand Steadiness
  2. 2Finger Dexterity
  3. 3Near Vision
  4. 4Visual Color Discrimination
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Extent Flexibility

Career interests

  1. 1Realistic
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Investigative
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Attention to Detail
  2. 2Dependability
  3. 3Cautiousness
  4. 4Perseverance
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Achievement Orientation

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  3. 3Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  4. 4Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  5. 5Handling and Moving Objects
  6. 6Working with Computers

Work context

  1. 1Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  2. 2Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  3. 3In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
  4. 4Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  5. 5Exposed to Contaminants
  6. 6Time Pressure

Representative tasks

  • Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
  • Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
  • Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
  • Run new speaker and electrical cables.
  • Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  • Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.

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