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Electric Motor Repairer
Also called: Motor Rewinder · Armature Winder · Power Tool Repairer · Electric Motor Technician
What electric motor repairers do, what they earn, how long training takes and how to get started, with official BLS pay data and practical, job-level detail.
What does an electric motor repairer do?
Electric motor, power tool and related repairers repair, maintain or install electric motors, wiring or switches. The median pay is $56,210 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about Several months to a year, and employment is projected to grow +4.4% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$56,210$27.02/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+4.4%2025–35, about as fast as average
- Openings per year1,400Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainSeveral months to a yearTypical program length
- U.S. jobs16,100Employment, 2025
What electric motor repairers do
Electric motor repairers bring motors back to life. They test motors for faults, take them apart, rewind coils, replace bearings and brushes, balance rotors, rebuild power tools and test repaired units. They work in motor repair shops, factories and utilities.
A high school diploma plus some experience and moderate on-the-job training are typical. BLS projects about average growth.
Typical duties
- Test motors for faults
- Disassemble motors
- Rewind coils
- Replace bearings and brushes
- Balance rotors
- Rebuild power tools
- Test repaired units
Work environment and schedule
Repairers work in motor shops, factories and field service.
Schedule: Full time, with some emergency work.
A day in the life
- Inspect incoming motors.
- Test windings with a megger.
- Strip and rewind a stator.
- Replace bearings.
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Electric Motor Repairer salary
Half of electric motor repairers earned more than $56,210 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $37,100 for the lowest 10% to $85,200 for the top 10%.
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How to become an electric motor repairer
- Finish high school
- Take electrical courses
- Join a motor shop
- Learn winding and testing
- Advance
A high school diploma plus some related experience and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
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Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Motor theory
- Electrical testing
- Coil winding
- Bearing replacement
- Rotor balancing
People skills
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Specialized skill
- Steady demand
- No degree needed
- Hands-on
Cons
- Heavy lifting
- Small field
- Solvent and varnish fumes
- Rush jobs
Certifications and licenses
- EASA training: Electrical Apparatus Service Association.
- Vibration analyst certification: Helpful.
- Electrical courses: Community college.
- OSHA 10: Safety.
Career path
- Shop Helper: Entry.
- Motor Repairer: Repair.
- Lead Technician: Complex jobs.
- Shop Supervisor: Lead shop.
Learn the job before day one
Our Electric Motor Repairer training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as test a motor’s insulation with a megger and replace motor bearings, safety and how to land your first job.
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Electric Motor Repairer FAQ
Do motor repairers need a degree?
No.
Is the field growing?
BLS projects about average growth.
Where do they work?
Motor shops, plants and utilities.
How much does an electric motor repairer make?
The median annual wage for electric motor repairers was $56,210 ($27.02 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $37,100 and the highest 10% earned more than $85,200.
How long does it take to become an electric motor repairer?
Most people need about Several months to a year of training. A high school diploma plus some related experience and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Do you need a degree to be an electric motor repairer?
No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “high school diploma or equivalent” as the typical entry-level education, plus moderate-term on-the-job training.
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, SOC 49-2092 (Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Electric motor, power tool, and related repairers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Reviewed by the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team. Pay figures are national estimates; local pay varies. See our editorial policy.