Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicle Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-2096.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $47,940
    per year
    Salary Range
    $32K – $70K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    10,140
    employed
    Job Growth
    -13.6%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Make?

    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles earn a median annual salary of $47,940 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $31,680 at the 10th percentile to $70,480 at the 90th percentile — a range of $38,800. The highest-paying state is Iowa at $59,870.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$31,680
    25th percentile$39,970
    Median (50th)$47,940
    75th percentile$58,900
    90th percentile$70,480
    10th: $31,680Median: $47,94090th: $70,480
    Section 02

    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicle Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Iowatop$59,870
    New York$58,760
    Georgia$56,750
    New Mexico$56,680
    Indiana$55,540
    California$55,190
    Kentucky$54,430
    Nebraska$51,190
    Massachusetts$50,600
    Washington$50,350
    Colorado$50,160
    Oregon$50,040
    North Dakota$49,340
    Minnesota$48,540
    Arizona$48,450
    Tennessee$47,960
    Illinois$47,610
    New Jersey$47,060
    Michigan$46,600
    Hawaii$46,560
    Ohio$46,340
    Nevada$46,240
    North Carolina$45,990
    Virginia$45,470
    Florida$45,300
    South Carolina$44,910
    West Virginia$44,720
    Texas$43,890
    Kansas$41,270
    Wisconsin$40,710
    Louisiana$40,440
    Connecticut$39,020
    Missouri$38,660
    Mississippi$31,720
    Pennsylvania$26,000
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
    Highest paying
    $63,280
    top metro salary
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN
    $59,000
    $-4,280 vs highest
    New York
    $58,760
    $-4,520 vs highest
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $58,760
    $-4,520 vs highest
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
    $57,950
    $-5,330 vs highest
    Georgia
    $56,750
    $-6,530 vs highest
    Indiana
    $55,540
    $-7,740 vs highest
    California
    $55,190
    $-8,090 vs highest
    Section 04

    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicle Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$31,680 – $39,970
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$47,940
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$58,900
    Senior (15+ yrs)$70,480+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as an Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicle

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX earn $63,280 — $15,340 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($58,900) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicle Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehiclethis career$47,940
    Electronics Engineer$127,590
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technician$77,180
    Automotive Engineering Technician$68,730
    Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairer$46,860

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-2096.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.