Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
SOC Code: 49-2093
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment carries a 22% AI exposure score (Medium automation risk), with a median annual wage of $82,730 and +6.1% projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS), affecting approximately 7,000 workers. Full task breakdown, skills, and employer data are below.
Proportion of tasks susceptible to AI automation (O*NET analysis)
At 22% AI exposure, Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment sits 15 points below the 37.2% average across 832 U.S. occupations - more exposed than 9% of them. It ranks among the more AI-resilient roles in the dataset.
Career outlook score
84/100
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment, weighted across 3 of 3 tracked dimensions
A weighted composite of median wage, projected growth, and AI-automation security (inverted exposure), each benchmarked against every other tracked occupation. It describes this occupation's standing across those three dimensions, not a guarantee of future outcomes.
- Median wage B+ $82,730
Annual median wage, percentile rank vs all tracked occupations
- Projected growth A- +6.1%
Projected employment change, 2024-2034, BLS Employment Projections
- AI exposure (inverted) A+ 22% exposure
Lower O*NET task-automability scores lower risk; this dimension scores security, not exposure
Home health and personal care aides is #1 of 832 occupations by employment (4.3M, AI exposure rank #392 at 35%) vs. Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks #1 by AI task exposure (95%, employment rank #17 at 1.6M).
Automation-risk inventory
Exclusive cut of 832 occupations by PlainWorkforce automation-risk band. Orthogonal to the continuous AI-exposure distribution chart below and to this occupation's single risk badge, this is the corpus band mix, with Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment in the Medium band.
Credential × growth standing
Associate / award entry with a named growth shelf
Entry credential Associate / award covers 99 of 832 occupations; BLS places this one in Average (378/832). Mid-credential standing - thicker than graduate shelves, thinner than HS-dominated mass.
Where Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment sits among all occupations
AI-exposure score distribution across 832 U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis). This occupation is marked in rose.
Where Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment sits by AI exposure
AI-exposure score distribution across U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis)
22% Among the lowest lower than 91% of 832 occupations
Occupations, banded by AI-exposure score
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Source O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor) · BLS 2024–2034
Source: O*NET task data (U.S. Department of Labor); AI-exposure scores are PlainWorkforce's analysis. As of BLS 2024–2034.
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment vs. its occupational neighbors
AI exposure (horizontal) vs projected 2024–2034 growth (vertical) for occupations in the same SOC group. Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment is marked in rose; the top-left corner is the most future-proof.
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034 (growth) and O*NET (AI-exposure analysis by PlainWorkforce).
Employment Projections
Where This Score Comes From
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment's Medium automation-risk tier is computed from O*NET Database 30.0 task-level analysis, where each documented task the occupation performs is evaluated against current generative AI, robotic process automation, and machine-learning capabilities. A score below 40% reflects tasks anchored in physical dexterity, unstructured environments, or high-touch human interaction that current AI cannot reliably replicate.
The employment, wage, and education figures above come from a second, separate federal source: BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034, matched to the O*NET task data by Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 49-2093) code, with the wage figure cross-validated against the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) May 2024 survey. BLS figures are presented exactly as published, with no adjustment on our part; the SOC-code match is what lets Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment be compared directly against every other tracked occupation on the same basis, not just roles that happen to share a job title.
For career planners, this profile should be read alongside the task, skill, and knowledge breakdowns below and the list of employers whose workforce composition includes Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment. Adjacent occupations shown further down offer lateral moves that preserve industry knowledge while potentially reducing exposure.
Education & Entry Requirements
Registered Apprenticeship Pathway Available
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment is a recognized registered apprenticeship occupation under the DOL RAPIDS system. Earn while you train, apprentices typically start at ~$16/hr and reach $28–$46/hr upon completion, depending on the specific trade and region.
Top Tasks (O*NET)
- 1. Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- 2. Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- 3. Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- 4. Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
- 5. Install electrical equipment such as air-conditioning, heating, or ignition systems and components such as generator brushes and commutators, using hand tools.
- 6. Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
- 7. Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
- 8. Maintain equipment service records.
- 9. Refer to schematics and manufacturers' specifications that show connections and provide instructions on how to locate problems.
- 10. Install fixtures, outlets, terminal boards, switches, and wall boxes, using hand tools.
Key Skills Required
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Operations Monitoring
- Quality Control Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Repairing
- Writing
- Speaking
Knowledge Areas
- Engineering and Technology
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
- Public Safety and Security
- Mechanical
- Design
- English Language
- Telecommunications
- Education and Training
- Customer and Personal Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Will AI replace Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment?
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment has an AI exposure score of 22%, indicating a medium level of automation risk. The majority of tasks in this role require human judgment, creativity, or physical presence that AI cannot easily replicate.
What is the job outlook for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment?
According to BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment is projected to grow by 6.1% over the decade. Current employment stands at approximately 7,000 workers.
What skills are needed for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment?
Key skills for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment include Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Operations Monitoring, and others. Typical entry-level education is Postsecondary nondegree award.
How much do Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment earn?
The median annual wage for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment is $82,730, according to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Actual earnings vary by location, experience, industry, and employer. The BLS publishes detailed wage percentiles by region in its Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program.
What education is required for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment?
The typical entry-level education for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment is Postsecondary nondegree award. Employers generally expect None of related work experience. On-the-job training typically involves Long-term on-the-job training. Requirements can vary by employer and specialization.
Which companies employ Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment?
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment roles exist across many industries and employers. Workforce composition is estimated from BLS industry-occupation employment distributions matched to SEC-registered public companies.
AI Exposure Rating
Medium automation risk based on 10 analyzed tasks. Most tasks require human judgment and are resistant to automation.
Nationwide occupations with similar workforce profiles
Two data-derived peer sets for Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment: AI-exposure neighbors and BLS 2034 growth neighbors (distinct comparison neighborhoods, cross-occupation).
Similar AI exposure score
Nearest O*NET task-automability scores nationwide (22% here).
- Exercise physiologists · AI exposure 22%
- Hearing aid specialists · AI exposure 22%
- Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners · AI exposure 22%
- Logging equipment operators · AI exposure 22%
Similar projected growth (2024–2034)
Nearest BLS employment change rates nationwide (+6.1% here).
- Aerospace engineers · growth +6.1%
- Fast food and counter workers · growth +6.1%
- Psychiatrists · growth +6.1%
- Transportation, storage, and distribution managers · growth +6.1%
Peers are nearest-neighbor matches on published BLS + O*NET metrics among occupations with ≥10,000 workers in 2024; corpus ranks above sort the full tracked set.
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What to do with this
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AI exposure scores estimate task automatability from O*NET data; they are not a certainty of job loss, and BLS growth projections are estimates, not guarantees.
Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024–2034 and O*NET Database 30.0. Employment figures are rounded. Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics (OES).