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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-2092
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$56,210
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,900
Proj. Annual Openings
14,450
Employment (OEWS 2025)
-1.6%/yr
Empl. growth (2019–2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
Decision card
Career Evidence Passport
SOC 49-2092 evidence across exposure, wages, projections, postings, certified LCAs, skills, and transitions.
Proxy / seed data labeledDescriptive-only
- SOC exposure
- 0.0%
- Low · Anthropic AEI
- Automation friction
- 66/100
- High friction; broad SOC seed ORS job-requirements coverage.
- Wages
- $56,210
- No H-1B offered-wage row for this SOC.
- Projected openings
- 1,900
- BLS EP 2024–2034; employment change +3.4%.
- Observed/proxy demand
- —
- FY— certified LCAs; 2,331 postings in 2025.
Skill evidence
RepairingEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingEquipment Selection
Transition context
- H-1B values are certified Labor Condition Applications, not visa approvals.
- Job postings are seed-static / seed-derived; treat as provider-ready proxy coverage until observed provider data is wired in.
- Transition matches are directional skill-overlap context, not placement guarantees.
- This release is a FutureGrid broad-SOC seed derived from public BLS ORS requirement concepts and categories, not direct occupation-level ORS survey estimates. It describes job requirements, not worker ability, AI capability, or displacement probability. Automation friction is a FutureGrid derived score and should be read alongside exposure, demand, wage, and projection signals.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.6%
Across AI measures
Multiple exposure lenses for this occupation.
18.3%
Consensus
Actual adoption · Anthropic0%
AI capability · OpenAI10.6%
AI ability · AIOE44.3%
Automation baseline (2013) · Frey & Osborne76%
Top Skills
1.Repairing
2.Equipment Maintenance
3.Troubleshooting
4.Critical Thinking
5.Equipment Selection
H-1B Visa Sponsorship Demand
View full H-1B trends →No H-1B certified LCA filings recorded for this occupation in FY2016–FY2025.
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.
Common titles: Electric Motor Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairman, Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Power Tool Repair Technician
Representative Tasks
- •Inspect and test equipment to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions, or read work orders or schematic drawings to determine required repairs.
- •Reassemble repaired electric motors to specified requirements and ratings, using hand tools and electrical meters.
- •Measure velocity, horsepower, revolutions per minute (rpm), amperage, circuitry, and voltage of units or parts to diagnose problems, using ammeters, voltmeters, wattmeters, and other testing devices.
- •Repair and rebuild defective mechanical parts in electric motors, generators, and related equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- •Lift units or parts such as motors or generators, using cranes or chain hoists, or signal crane operators to lift heavy parts or subassemblies.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- •Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed.
- •Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- •Reassemble equipment after repair.
- •Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Outlook · hotMicrosoft PowerPoint · hotSAP software · hotCommutator profiling softwareMotor testing software
Related Occupations
Engine and Other Machine AssemblersElectrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers · BrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics · BrightControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorElectromechanical Equipment Assemblers · Bright
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.9%
Avg AI Exposure
4
Bright Outlook
Horizontal bar chart showing occupations with the highest projected annual openings. Each bar length represents annual projected openings. Color uses a gradient from violet (lower) to cyan (higher). Summary statistics are shown above the chart.
Employment & Wage Trend
BLS OEWS, 2019–2025
Multi-year BLS OEWS history for SOC 49-2092: 2019 — employment: 15,890, median wage: $44,070; 2020 — employment: 15,380, median wage: $46,590; 2021 — employment: 15,880, median wage: $46,910; 2022 — employment: 15,390, median wage: $48,260; 2023 — employment: 16,010, median wage: $49,230; 2025 — employment: 14,450, median wage: $56,210.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). See /sources.
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Outlook | Average | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $56,210 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |