Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers to increase by 4.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 16,100 to 16,800 jobs. Its estimate of 1,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($56,210), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (Less than 5 years) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
16,100
Projected employment (2034)
16,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
4%
Annual openings (projected average)
1,400
Pay & Preparation
$56,210
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Repairing (4.12/5) • Troubleshooting (3.88/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Quality Control Analysis (3.75/5) • Equipment Selection (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
Market data tells you what is happening.
SmartBid shows you where you fit.
Evaluate opportunities using demand, competition, client quality, and your experience—then focus your effort where you have the strongest chance to win.
Find my best opportunities