Industrial Electronics Repairer Career Guide

What does an industrial electronics repairer do?

Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment, repair, test and maintain electrical and electronic equipment used in industrial automated systems. The median pay is $74,090 per year (BLS, May 2025), most people train for about Training program plus a year or more on the job, and employment is projected to grow +0.3% from 2025–35.

Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026

Median pay
$74,090
$35.62/hour · May 2025
Job growth
+0.3%
2025–35, little or no change
Openings per year
4,700
Average, 2025–35
Typical entry education
Postsecondary nondegree award
BLS classification
Time to train
Training program plus a year or more on the job
Typical program length
U.S. jobs
65,500
Employment, 2025

What industrial electronics repairers do

Industrial electronics repairers fix the brains of machines. They troubleshoot PLCs, drives, sensors, control panels and power supplies, repair circuit boards, replace components, calibrate equipment and help install automation systems.

A postsecondary electronics program plus long-term on-the-job training is typical. BLS projects little change, but automation keeps skilled techs in demand.

Typical duties

Troubleshoot control systems
Repair circuit boards
Replace components
Test PLCs and drives
Calibrate equipment
Install automation
Document repairs

Work environment and schedule

Repairers work in factories, repair shops and field service.

Schedule: Full time, often with on-call or shift work.

A day in the life

7:00 AMRespond to a line stop.
7:30 AMCheck PLC inputs online.
9:00 AMReplace a failed sensor.
10:30 AMRepair a drive board.

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Industrial Electronics Repairer salary

Half of industrial electronics repairers earned more than $74,090 and half earned less in May 2025. Pay ranged from about $46,840 for the lowest 10% to $105,590 for the top 10%.

$46,84010th$74,090Median$105,59090th

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How to become an industrial electronics repairer

Finish high school
Complete an electronics program
Get hired
Learn PLCs and drives
Advance

A postsecondary electronics program plus long-term on-the-job training is typical.

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Skills and tools

Technical skills

Electronics troubleshooting
PLC programming basics
Motor drives
Soldering
Schematics

People skills

Logical thinking
Patience
Communication
Calm under pressure

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Pros and cons

Pros

Strong pay
High-tech hands-on work
Automation growth
Problem-solving

Cons

On-call breakdowns
Pressure during downtime
Keeping up with technology
Shift work

Certifications and licenses

ETA Certified Electronics Technician: Credential.
PLC certifications: Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
ISA CCST: Control systems technician.
NFPA 70E: Electrical safety.

Career path

Electronics Technician: Entry.
Controls Technician: PLCs.
Senior Controls Specialist: Lead.
Controls Engineer: With more education.

Learn the job before day one

Our Industrial Electronics Repairer training (10 hours, $89.99) covers the role, 15+ key terms, step-by-step procedures such as troubleshoot a machine using PLC inputs and replace a variable frequency drive, safety and how to land your first job.

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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Keep factory machinery running with mechanical, electrical and PLC troubleshooting.

$64,520
1–4 years

Electrical Engineer

Design power systems, electronics and controls that run modern life.

$120,630
4 years

Electrician

Install, maintain and repair electrical wiring, panels and equipment safely to code.

$63,190
4–5 years (paid apprenticeship)

Electric Motor Repairer

Test, rewind and rebuild electric motors, generators and power tools.

$56,210
Several months to a year

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Industrial Electronics Repairer FAQ

Do I need a degree?

A postsecondary certificate or associate is typical.

Is pay good?

Yes, BLS reports strong median pay.

Is it growing?

BLS projects little change, but skilled techs are in demand.

How much does an industrial electronics repairer make?

The median annual wage for industrial electronics repairers was $74,090 ($35.62 per hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10% earned less than $46,840 and the highest 10% earned more than $105,590.

How long does it take to become an industrial electronics repairer?

Most people need about Training program plus a year or more on the job of training. A postsecondary electronics program plus long-term on-the-job training is typical.

Do you need a degree to be an industrial electronics repairer?

No four-year degree is typically required. BLS lists “postsecondary nondegree award” as the typical entry-level education, plus long-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 49-2094 (Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment).
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS Employment Projections, Table 1.2 (2025–35).
O*NET OnLine summary for Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment (U.S. Department of Labor).
BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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Industrial Electronics Repairer