How the national numbers differ
1Typical preparation differs.
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers: High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing Riggers: High school diploma or equivalent; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing Preparation categories do not establish admission difficulty, calendar time, tuition, time without earnings, or licensing difficulty.
Riggers has the edge on median pay
Riggers is at $62,640, compared with $56,210 for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Riggers has the edge on annual openings
Riggers is at 1,700 annual openings, compared with 1,400 annual openings for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers.
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers has the edge on projected growth
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is at 4.4% projected growth, compared with 3.9% projected growth for Riggers.
43.7/ 100Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
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Each available metric is ranked from 0 to 100 against the careers on ChooseField. The weighted average uses this profile: pay 30%, growth 25%, openings 30%, preparation level 15%. Missing values are not scored as zero; their weights are redistributed across available metrics. Occupation size has zero weight: employment is not accessible vacancies. Preparation categories do not measure admission difficulty or years without earnings. The score summarizes national measures; local opportunities and personal fit still need separate consideration.
Detailed evidence
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers vs Riggers
| Dimension | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | Riggers |
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| Median pay (2025) | $56,210 | $62,640 |
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| Pay percentile | 41.1 percentile | 52.6 percentile |
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| Projected growth (2025–2035) | 4.4% | 3.9% |
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| Annual openings (2025–2035) | 1,400 | 1,700 |
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| 2025 employment | 16,100 | 22,500 |
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| How you qualify | High school diploma or equivalent; Prior related experience: less than 5 years; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing | High school diploma or equivalent; More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing |
| O*NET preparation group | Job Zone 3 | Job Zone 2 |
| Related work experience | Prior related experience: less than 5 years. | No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary. |
| On-the-job training | More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing. | More than one month and up to 12 months of on-the-job training, in addition to any qualifying education or licensing. |
The table reports national benchmarks and reviewed work descriptions. It does not rate personal suitability, job security, or physical safety.
