Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installer, and Repairer Salary in Sector of Manufacturing

The salary statistics of electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installer, and repairer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.

Average Annual Salary of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$35,540
25th Percentile Wage
$46,240
50th Percentile Wage
$58,820
75th Percentile Wage
$73,040
90th Percentile Wage
$88,180

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers in the industry sector of manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers is $88,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers is $35,540.

Median salary trend (2012 to 2018)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2018.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth6-Year Growth
2018
$58,820
2.28% 11.61%
2017
$57,480
2.82% -
2016
$55,860
1.00% -
2015
$55,300
2.03% -
2014
$54,180
1.99% -
2013
$53,100
2.09% -
2012
$51,990
- -

Compare Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installer, and Repairer Salary in Different Industries within the Manufacturing Sector

The average salaries of electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers in 28 industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. We note that within this industry sector, the salaries vary among different industries. The highest paying industry for electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installer, and repairer occupations is the cutlery and handtool manufacturing industry with an annual salary $69,710. The lowest paying industry is the household and institutional furniture and kitchen cabinet manufacturing industry (annual salary $38,840). For detailed electrical and electronic equipment mechanics, installer, and repairer salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.

Industry Name Median Annual Salary
Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing
$69,710
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
$64,510
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
$63,590
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
$62,280
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
$61,770
Other Food Manufacturing
$59,180
Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media
$59,140
Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing
$58,370
Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing
$57,920
Other Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
$57,760
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing
$57,570
Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing
$56,880
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
$56,580
Machine Shops
$55,560
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
$54,880
Lime and Gypsum Product Manufacturing
$54,360
Forging and Stamping
$52,630
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
$51,840
Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing
$51,770
Textile Furnishings Mills
$50,930
Textile Product Mills
$50,240
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
$49,340
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
$48,550
Clay Product and Refractory Manufacturing
$47,920
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing
$46,610
Hardware Manufacturing
$44,630
Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
$39,160
Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing
$38,840

Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].