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Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Description
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
Common Tasks
- 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.
- Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
- Install equipment and accessories such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
- Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor charges.
Required Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $16.69 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $11.78 and $23.44 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $34,709.37 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $24,504.89 and $48,746.84 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 2,100 people in California during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be a decrease of 38.1% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing the total number to 1,300.
By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $14.00 with the median annual salary reaching $29,319.
