Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles

SOC Code: 49-2096

Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicless install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems. This career typically requires medium preparation (1-2 years). With an AI-proof score of 88.2/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting, Repairing.

AI-Proof Score: 88.2 — Very High
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Median Salary

$47,940

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Job Growth

-13.6%

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Training Time

Medium preparation (1-2 years)

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Job Zone

Zone 3 / 5

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Training Cost

~$15,000

Key Skills

  • •Troubleshooting
  • •Repairing
  • •Operations Monitoring
  • •Critical Thinking
  • •Active Listening
  • •Equipment Maintenance
  • •Installation
  • •Reading Comprehension

Common Tasks

  • ✓Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
  • ✓Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
  • ✓Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
  • ✓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.

Why AI-Proof?

  • ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
  • ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
  • ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
  • ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation