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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.

Median salary

$47,940

Typical range

$32k – $70k

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Education

Typical entry: No degree (trade/license)

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

    Entry / Junior

    $31,680

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

    Established

    $47,940

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

    Senior

    $59,210

Key skills

A typical day

  • Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
  • Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
  • Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.

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