Electrical Assembler
R-03R Other Maintenance and facilities jobs · Start level · O*NET 51-2022.00
- work over
40 h a week - 29%
- load index
from O*NET data - 1.9/5
- Texas jobs
2024 to 2034 - +10.3%
Pay
This level's pay
No published pay record names this level: no public record found in sources S1-S7 that names this rung. The occupation-wide figure below is for all experience levels.
Outlook 2024 to 2034, all Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, not level-specific TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 51-2028 (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 51-2028 (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers).
TWC, BLS
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 51-2028 (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers).
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03 Projection for the wider group 51-2028 (Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers).
- Texas
- +10.3% jobs · about 1,950 openings a year (16,020 jobs in 2024)
- United States
- +4.6% jobs · about 29,600 openings a year (261,400 jobs in 2024)
Openings include people retiring or changing jobs, not only growth.
Hours O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2026, n = 18 respondents, O*NET OnLine
O*NET 31.0
- Duration of Typical Work Week (4.C.3.d.8), O*NET Work Context, data 08/2026, n = 18 respondents, O*NET OnLine
Schedule: regular 100% · irregular 0% · seasonal 0%
Striped: O*NET marks the estimate "Recommend suppress" (low precision).
Physical load 1.9 of 5, our index from O*NET Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.12, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.61, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Method
- Engineer Tsai index (et_physical_v1): mean of a body index (2.12, 6 measures) and an exposure index (1.61, 7 measures), built from O*NET Work Context means, 1 to 5: Spend Time Standing; Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles; Spend Time Walking or Running; Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling; Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance; Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body; Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions; Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures; Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions; Exposed to High Places; Exposed to Hazardous Conditions; Exposed to Hazardous Equipment; Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection.
- O*NET OnLine
Body
- Standing3.27
- Walking or running2.71
- Bending or twisting2.34
- Keeping balance1.69
- Kneeling or crawling1.42
- Climbing ladders1.29
Exposure
- Hazardous equipment2.57
- Cramped space1.87
- Hazardous conditions1.85
- Outdoors, all weather1.54
- High places1.29
- Protective gear1.1
- Very hot or cold1.03
Getting in
- License
- No license for this job title at the Texas and federal agencies read on 2026-10-03; electrical equipment makers' employees are exempt from the TDLR electrician license (1305.003(a)(7)).
- Degree
- 17% hold a bachelor's or higher; most common: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Experience
- None of related experience is the most common answer (51% of workers).
O*NET
- O*NET Related Work Experience, Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, O*NET OnLine
- Preparation
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
- Why this level
- Start: O*NET Job Zone 2 (1-2 start, 3-4 skilled, 5 senior).
Moves to the side 6
- R Electromechanical Assembler O*NET lists Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.82.
- R Industrial Machinery Mechanic O*NET lists Industrial Machinery Mechanics as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.73. License: depends on the work.
- R Electric Motor Repairer O*NET lists Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers as a related occupation (Primary-Short); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.72.
- I Industrial Electrical Equipment Technician O*NET lists Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment as a related occupation (Primary-Long); skills and knowledge profile similarity r = 0.76. License: depends on the work.
What the work is 6 core tasks
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
- Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation, and record results.
- Assemble electrical or electronic systems or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring, or assembly casings, using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
- Explain assembly procedures or techniques to other workers.
- Confer with supervisors or engineers to plan or review work activities or to resolve production problems.
- Pack finished assemblies for shipment, and transport them to storage areas, using hoists or handtrucks.
- Clean parts, using cleaning solutions, air hoses, and cloths.
Core tasks ranked by O*NET task Importance (IM, 1-5), top 6.
Top skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Operations Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Monitoring
- Complex Problem Solving
- Coordination
Sources (3)
- Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections (via Projections Central) 2024-2034, Texas, read 2026-10-03
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034, United States, read 2026-10-03
- O*NET 31.0 Database (August 2026), 51-2022.00 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers, read 2026-10-03
This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Engineer Tsai has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. CC BY 4.0 · O*NET license
Pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Base pay; excludes overtime. Outlook: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034 (United States) and Texas Workforce Commission long-term projections 2024-2034, read through Projections Central.
