Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Run new speaker and electrical cables.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
- Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
- Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.
- Record results of diagnostic tests.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: -9.2%
National: -22.8%
Education
Post-Secondary Certificate
Job Zone:
Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Moderately High ($36,000 - $49,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$41,600.00
State
$44,850.00
Regional
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Description
Career Cluster: | Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics |
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Education
Required Level of Education
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 47.40%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 44.78%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 4.31%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 2.39%
- Some College Courses = 1.12%
Related Work Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 52.26%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.66%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 12.58%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 12.04%
- None = 4.96%
- Up to and including 1 month = 2.39%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.12%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 42.41%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 24.47%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 12.58%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 9.64%
- Up to and including 1 month = 5.26%
- None = 3.69%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.96%
On-the-Job Training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 46.54%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 25.63%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 14.29%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 8.27%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 2.87%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 1.10%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 0.65%
- Over 10 years = 0.65%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- 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.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
- Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
- Run new speaker and electrical cables.
- Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
- Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
- Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.
- Record results of diagnostic tests.
- Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Razor knives (Carpet knives)
- Circuit tester (Circuit testers)
- Pullers (Clip and staple pullers)
- Desktop computers
- Trim or molding tools (Door panel fastener removal tools)
- Screwdrivers (Flat blade screwdrivers)
- Glue guns
- Hammers
- Heat guns
- Multimeters
- Notebook computers
- Screwdrivers (Offset screwdrivers)
- Oscilloscopes
- Trim or molding tools (Panel tools)
- Screwdrivers (Phillips head screwdrivers)
- Multimeters (Polarity testers)
- Power drills
- Removal jig (Radio removal tools)
- Rasps
- Ratchets
- Socket sets (Socket wrench sets)
- Sockets (Socket wrenches)
- Soldering irons or guns (Soldering irons)
- Spatulas (Spreader spatulas)
- Torx keys (Torx drivers)
- Trim or molding tools (Trim removal tools)
- Pipe or tube cutters (Tubing cutters)
- Trim or molding tools (Tucking tools)
- Utility knives
- Pullers (Window handle removal tools)
- Wire lug crimping tool (Wire crimpers)
- Wire cutters
- Stripping tools (Wire strippers)
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- Harris Tech BassBox software
- Harris Tech X.over Pro
- LinearTeam WinISD
- True Audio WinSpeakerz
- Computer aided design CAD software
- WHE Term-PAK
- Data base user interface and query software
- Installogy software
- MobileToys MAIDXL
- Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
77.00 | Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
75.75 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
64.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
64.00 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
58.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
55.25 | Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
52.75 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
65.50 | Troubleshooting | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
65.50 | Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
62.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
62.50 | Operations Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
59.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
56.25 | Installation | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
56.25 | Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
53.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
53.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
53.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
50.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
50.00 | Equipment Selection | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
50.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
50.00 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
50.00 | Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
72.00 | Finger Dexterity | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
72.00 | Arm-Hand Steadiness | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
72.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
68.75 | Visual Color Discrimination | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
65.50 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
65.50 | Visualization | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
65.50 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
65.50 | Extent Flexibility | The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. |
62.50 | Manual Dexterity | The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
62.50 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
62.50 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
62.50 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
59.50 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
59.50 | Control Precision | The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
56.25 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
56.25 | Multilimb Coordination | The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
53.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
53.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
53.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
50.00 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
50.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
50.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
50.00 | Time Sharing | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
50.00 | Hearing Sensitivity | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
50.00 | Auditory Attention | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
93.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
89.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
89.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
87.75 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
84.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
74.00 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
70.50 | Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment | Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft. |
69.75 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
69.75 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
69.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
68.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
67.25 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
66.75 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
66.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
64.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
64.25 | Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials | Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
64.25 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
62.25 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
62.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
62.00 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
61.75 | Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment | Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
61.25 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
60.25 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
60.00 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
58.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
58.50 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
58.25 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
57.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
56.25 | Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment | Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
55.25 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
54.25 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
51.75 | Selling or Influencing Others | Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
51.75 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
90.75 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
85.75 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
85.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
77.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
75.25 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
73.75 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
73.50 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
72.25 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
70.75 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
68.75 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
67.00 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
67.00 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
66.50 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
57.75 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
56.00 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
55.50 | Support | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. |
50.00 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
94.20 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
93.40 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
93.20 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
92.80 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
90.80 | Exposed to Contaminants | How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)? |
90.60 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
86.80 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
84.80 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
84.20 | Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets? |
82.80 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
81.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
80.80 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
79.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
79.20 | Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)? |
78.40 | Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions | How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions? |
78.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
75.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
75.00 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
74.60 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
73.80 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
69.40 | Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings? |
69.20 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
68.40 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
68.40 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
67.80 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
67.60 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
67.60 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
66.00 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
65.00 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
63.20 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
62.60 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
62.40 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
61.20 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
61.00 | Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures? |
59.80 | Exposed to Hazardous Equipment | How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment? |
59.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
56.40 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
52.20 | Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting | How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $30,560.00 | $41,600.00 | $51,230.00 |
Virginia | $36,460.00 | $44,850.00 | $46,610.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $39,812.48 | $40,604.26 | $44,726.86 |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | $38,454.86 | $50,054.75 | $52,072.52 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 9,200 | 7,100 | -22.8% |
Virginia | 660 | 599 | -9.2% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 381 | 468 | +22.8% |
Bay Consortium | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Central VA/Region2000 | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Hampton Roads | 224 | 125 | -44.2% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Northern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Piedmont Workforce | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Western Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
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- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
- Avionics Technicians
- Bicycle Repairers
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
- Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Motorcycle Mechanics
- Rail Car Repairers
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians
- Signal and Track Switch Repairers
- Tire Repairers and Changers
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Occupations
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Military Training
The following military job classifications are available for this occupation:
- Aircraft Accessories
- Automotive, General
- Wheeled Vehicle Repairer
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Assembler
- Auto Electrician
- Auto Phone Installer
- Auto Radio Mechanic
- Automatic Window Seat and Top Lift Repairer
- Automotive Electrician
- Automotive Technician
- Burglar Alarm Installer
- Car Alarm Installer
- Car Audio Installer
- Car Electronics Installer
- Car Stereo Installer
- Electrical Harness Installer
- Electrical Tryout Person
- Electrician
- Electronic Equipment Installer
- Electronic Technician
- Equipment Installer
- Generator Man
- Generator Rebuilder
- Generator Worker
- GPS Car Navigation Installer
- Installation Manager
- Installation Technician
- Installer
- Mechanic
- Mobile Electronics Installation Specialist
- Mobile Electronics Installer
- Radio Technician
- Security Systems Installer
- Tape Deck Installer
- Wirer
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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Related Schools
- Advanced Technology Institute
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Danville Community College
- Eastern Shore Community College
- Germanna Community College
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- New River Community College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Southside Virginia Community College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Tidewater Community College
- Tidewater Tech-Trades
- Virginia Highlands Community College
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Virginia Western Community College
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