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Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in Massachusetts

Thinking about a career as an Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in Massachusetts? Here’s what you need to know. Repair, maintain, or install electric motors, wiring, or switches.

What do Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Make in Massachusetts?

For a electric motor, power tool, and related repairers working in Massachusetts, wages run about $62,380 per year (or about $29.99/hour).Annual wages span from $50,920 at the 10th percentile to $87,470 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$50,920	$24.48
25th percentile	$57,330	$27.56
Median (50th)	$62,380	$29.99
75th percentile	$78,890	$37.93
90th percentile	$87,470	$42.05

The job concentration index in Massachusetts compared to the national average — is 0.94.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, electric motor, power tool, and related repairers earn a median of $52,134 per year ($25.06/hour), higher than the Massachusetts median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 39,116 electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in the U.S.. In Massachusetts alone, approximately 370 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 270 electric motor, power tool, and related repairers.

Top Massachusetts Metros for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

These are the Massachusetts metros with the most electric motor, power tool, and related repairers in Massachusetts.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	280	$62,380

Top States for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers Employment

These states have the highest employment of electric motor, power tool, and related repairers work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	2,460
California	1,600
Florida	1,320
Illinois	1,110
Ohio	860
Oklahoma	670
Louisiana	600
Virginia	580
Pennsylvania	570
North Carolina	540
Colorado	510
New York	490
Massachusetts	370
Missouri	370
Puerto Rico	350
Arizona	340
Michigan	300
Georgia	300
Mississippi	280
Tennessee	270

Highest-Paying States for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

The highest-paying states for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$70,310
Louisiana	$66,910
Illinois	$66,110
New York	$64,510
Connecticut	$63,080
Massachusetts	$62,380
New Hampshire	$61,420
Colorado	$61,080
North Dakota	$60,540
Nevada	$60,260

Skills

Key electric motor, power tool, and related repairers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

Top abilities for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, electric motor, power tool, and related repairers typically:

• 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.
• Record repairs required, parts used, and labor time.
• Disassemble defective equipment so that repairs can be made, using hand tools.
• Adjust working parts, such as fan belts, contacts, and springs, using hand tools and gauges.
• Lubricate moving parts.
• Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
• Inspect electrical connections, wiring, relays, charging resistance boxes, and storage batteries, following wiring diagrams.
• Scrape and clean units or parts, using cleaning solvents and equipment such as buffing wheels.

Work Activities

• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Getting Information
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
• Controlling Machines and Processes
• Processing Information
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Autodesk AutoCAD, Microsoft Access

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

• Electronics Maintenance & Repair

Related Careers

Careers similar to electric motor, power tool, and related repairers include:

• Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
• Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
• Rail Car Repairers

Also Known As

AC/DC Rewinder (Alternating Current and Direct Current Rewinder), Armature Rewinder, Armature Winder Repairer, Auto Generator Starter Rep (Automotive Generator Starter Representative), Automotive Starter Repairer, Battery Charger, Battery Inspector, Battery Mechanic, Battery Repairer, Battery and Charger Technician, Buffing and Polishing Wheel Repairer, Calibrator, Cell Changer, Cell Installer, Cell Repairer.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 49-2092.00