SOC 49-2000
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ35/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ479,930
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$61K
$38K โ $98K
Projected Growth
๐+1.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค35/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers face a risk score of 35/100 โ 9 points below the national average of 44. With only 35/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $61K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 35/100, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like automated fault detection via iot sensor networks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 479,930 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery and customer communication about technical issues to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
Customer communication about technical issues
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 55% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 74% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 79% |