Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
SOC Code: 49-2094 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $67,309 | $96,782 | $126,277 | $155,750 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $66,810 | $92,019 | $117,250 | $142,459 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $55,806 | $78,333 | $100,838 | $123,365 |
| Vallejo, CA | $73,694 | $89,107 | $104,520 | $119,933 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $77,584 | $91,499 | $105,435 | $119,350 |
| Minot, ND | $77,792 | $91,582 | $105,352 | $119,142 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,954 | $76,003 | $97,053 | $118,102 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $82,222 | $93,870 | $105,539 | $117,187 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,070 | $78,208 | $96,346 | $114,483 |
| Merced, CA | $54,413 | $73,694 | $92,976 | $112,258 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Repairing | 3.9 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.8 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.8 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.2 | |
| Equipment Selection | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Computers and Electronics | 4.2 |
| Mechanical | 4.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.5 |
| English Language | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 45.7% |
| Some college | 32.3% |
| High school diploma | 22.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
- Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
- Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
- Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.
Technology Skills
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