Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $43,812 | $34,446 to $51,955 | 55 | 85% |
| Associate's Degree | $59,618 | $47,903 to $71,333 | 28 | 96% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2024 to 2034), about 79,900 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $48,640 | +2.4% | 21,500 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $62,630 | -4.2% | 13,200 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $59,300 | +10.4% | 9,400 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $70,500 | -3.1% | 8,900 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $46,860 | -0.9% | 7,600 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $71,300 | -0.8% | 4,700 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.