Electronics Repairer

Impact: Direct

Repairs, maintains, and installs electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas. Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions in electronic systems and components.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
Balanced
Client facing
Always
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
Occasional
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
40 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$55,000
Entry-level
$35,000
Senior
$75,000
Growth by 2033
4%
Demand
Stable
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
36.36%
Typical student debt
$15,000 - $25,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Circuit Analysis
  • Soldering
  • Diagnostic Software
  • Component Replacement

Soft skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Electronics Repair Technician
      2. Senior Electronics Repairer
      3. Field Service Engineer
      4. Technical Trainer

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15%
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Stable

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      3.5/10
      Work-life balance
      4/10
      Prestige
      5.5/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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