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Electronics Assembler
Also called: Electronic Assembler · Electromechanical Assembler · PCB Assembler · Wire Harness Assembler
What electronics assemblers 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 electronics assembler do?
Electrical, electronic and electromechanical assemblers assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment and control panels. The median pay is $45,850 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about A few months on the job, and employment is projected to grow +5.0% from 2025–35.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
- Median pay$45,850$22.04/hour · May 2025
- Job growth+5.0%2025–35, faster than average
- Openings per year25,900Average, 2025–35
- Typical entry educationHigh school diploma or equivalentBLS classification
- Time to trainA few months on the jobTypical program length
- U.S. jobs246,300Employment, 2025
What electronics assemblers do
Electronics assemblers build devices. They place and solder components on circuit boards, build wire harnesses and cables, assemble control panels and products, follow drawings and work instructions, and test and inspect their work.
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical. BLS projects about average growth and many openings.
Typical duties
- Solder components
- Build wire harnesses
- Assemble products
- Read drawings
- Test assemblies
- Inspect work
- Rework defects
Work environment and schedule
Assemblers work in electronics factories and clean benches.
Schedule: Full time, often shifts.
A day in the life
- Review work instructions.
- Solder through-hole parts.
- Build a wire harness.
- Assemble a control panel.
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Electronics Assembler salary
Half of electronics assemblers earned more than $45,850 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $35,350 for the lowest 10% to $62,950 for the top 10%.
Full electronics assembler pay scale and hourly rates →
How to become an electronics assembler
- Finish high school
- Learn soldering
- Get hired
- Earn IPC certifications
- Advance
A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Step-by-step guide to becoming an electronics assembler →
Skills and tools
Technical skills
- Soldering
- Wire harness assembly
- Reading drawings
- Crimping
- Testing
People skills
- Attention to detail
- Patience
- Focus
- Reliability
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Many openings
- No degree needed
- Clean indoor work
- Path to technician
Cons
- Repetitive
- Eye strain
- Modest pay
- Quotas
Certifications and licenses
- IPC J-STD-001: Soldering standard.
- IPC/WHMA-A-620: Cable and harness standard.
- IPC-A-610: Acceptability of assemblies.
- ESD training: Required.
Career path
- Assembler: Entry.
- Senior Assembler: Complex work.
- Electronics Technician: Testing.
- Production Lead: Lead.
Learn the job before day one
Our Electronics Assembler training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as make a perfect solder joint and build a wire harness from a drawing, safety and how to land your first job.
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Electronics Assembler FAQ
Do I need certification?
IPC certifications help.
Is the job in demand?
Yes, BLS projects many openings.
Can I become a technician?
Yes, with training.
How much does an electronics assembler make?
The median annual wage for electronics assemblers was $45,850 ($22.04 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $35,350 and the highest 10% earned more than $62,950.
How long does it take to become an electronics assembler?
Most people need about A few months on the job of training. A high school diploma and moderate on-the-job training are typical.
Do you need a degree to be an electronics assembler?
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 51-2028 (Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers).
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
- O*NET OnLine summary for Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers (U.S. Department of Labor).
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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