Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment
SOC Code: 49-2094
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment carries a 45% AI exposure score (High automation risk), with a median annual wage of $71,300 and -0.8% projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034 (BLS), affecting approximately 61,100 workers. Full task breakdown, skills, and employer data are below.
Proportion of tasks susceptible to AI automation (O*NET analysis)
At 45% AI exposure, Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment sits 8 points above the 37.2% average across 832 U.S. occupations - more exposed than 79% of them. Most of its core tasks still require human judgment.
Career outlook score
39/100
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial 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- $71,300
Annual median wage, percentile rank vs all tracked occupations
- Projected growth F -0.8%
Projected employment change, 2024-2034, BLS Employment Projections
- AI exposure (inverted) F 45% 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment in the High 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 Slow growth (245/832). Mid-credential standing - thicker than graduate shelves, thinner than HS-dominated mass.
Where Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment sits by AI exposure
AI-exposure score distribution across U.S. occupations (O*NET task analysis)
45% Higher than most higher than 79% 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment vs. its occupational neighbors
AI exposure (horizontal) vs projected 2024–2034 growth (vertical) for occupations in the same SOC group. Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment's High 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 in the 40–70% range indicates meaningful automation pressure on specific task categories, but the role as a whole still requires human judgment for coordination, exception handling, or client interaction.
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 49-2094) 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 repairers, commercial and industrial 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 repairers, commercial and industrial 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 repairers, commercial and industrial 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. Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- 2. Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
- 3. Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- 4. Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
- 5. Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.
- 6. Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
- 7. Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.
- 8. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
- 9. Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
- 10. Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
Key Skills Required
- Operations Monitoring
- Repairing
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
Knowledge Areas
- Computers and Electronics
- Mechanical
- Production and Processing
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Administration and Management
- Engineering and Technology
- English Language
- Design
- Education and Training
Frequently Asked Questions
Will AI replace Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment has an AI exposure score of 45%, indicating a high level of automation risk. Some tasks in this role can be augmented or partially automated by AI, but core responsibilities require human judgment.
What is the job outlook for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
According to BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034, Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment is projected to decline by 0.8% over the decade. Current employment stands at approximately 61,100 workers.
What skills are needed for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
Key skills for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment include Operations Monitoring, Repairing, Critical Thinking, and others. Typical entry-level education is Postsecondary nondegree award.
How much do Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment earn?
The median annual wage for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment is $71,300, 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
The typical entry-level education for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial 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 repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial 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
High automation risk based on 10 analyzed tasks. A moderate share of tasks may be augmented by AI tools.
Nationwide occupations with similar workforce profiles
Two data-derived peer sets for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial 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 (45% here).
- Advertising sales agents · AI exposure 45%
- Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys · AI exposure 45%
- First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers · AI exposure 45%
- First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workers · AI exposure 45%
Similar projected growth (2024–2034)
Nearest BLS employment change rates nationwide (-0.8% here).
- Construction and building inspectors · growth -0.8%
- Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers · growth -0.9%
- Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance · growth -0.9%
- Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers · growth -0.7%
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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- Compare Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment side by side against another occupation on wage, growth, and AI exposure. Workforce comparison tool
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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).