SOC 49-2093
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ59/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ7,310
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$83K
$49K โ $106K
Projected Growth
๐+6.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค46/100
Moderate exposure
๐ก Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment face a risk score of 59/100 โ 15 points above the national average of 44. With only 46/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $83K ($36K 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 59/100, Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 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 7,310 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in customer communication about technical issues and diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment?
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
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
AI parts inventory and supply chain optimization
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Customer communication about technical issues
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Hands-on fine motor work in intricate machinery
Adapting repairs to non-standard or legacy equipment
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 O*NET Task Profile
Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
Adjust, repair, or replace defective wiring and relays in ignition, lighting, air-conditioning, and safety control systems, using electrician's tools.
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
Locate and remove or repair circuit defects such as blown fuses or malfunctioning transistors.
๐ป Technology Skills
Document management software
Graphics or photo imaging software
Desktop publishing software
Computer aided design CAD software
Analytical or scientific software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
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 | 63% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 77% |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 29 | $97K | 65% |