Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment score 31 out of 100, which is moderate exposure to AI. That ranks #517 of 923 US occupations, where #1 is the most exposed. Of the 20 tasks in this job, AI could speed up 4 on its own and 5 more with extra software built on top of it. In April–May 2026, 1 of these tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, Anthropic's AI assistant.

31/ 100

Moderate

Rank: #517of 923 jobs
US workers: 65,010BLS, May 2025
Median pay: $74,090a year
In real AI use: 1 of 20tasks, April–May 2026

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Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

AI can speed this up on its own: 4 (20%)
AI can speed this up with extra software: 5 (25%)
Little or no AI speed-up: 11 (55%)

Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
Sign overhaul documents for equipment replaced or repaired.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
Consult with customers, supervisors, or engineers to plan layout of equipment or to resolve problems in system operation or maintenance.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Maintain inventory of spare parts.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment required to perform additional functions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Advise management regarding customer satisfaction, product performance, or suggestions for product improvements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Install repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial or military establishments.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and to ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
Send defective units to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.Little or no AI speed-up · core task

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Questions about electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment and AI

Will AI replace electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment?

Unlikely. Most of the work is hard for today's AI to speed up. Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment score 31 out of 100 (moderate exposure), #517 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 9 of the job's 20 tasks, 4 of them on its own, while 11 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.

Which electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment tasks can AI do?

The most exposed tasks include "Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests"; "Enter information into computer to copy program or to draw, modify, or store schematics, applying knowledge of software package used"; "Develop or modify industrial electronic devices, circuits, or equipment, according to available specifications".

Which electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment tasks are hardest for AI?

Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software, and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems"; "Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly"; "Inspect components of industrial equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires".

Are people already using AI for this work?

Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 20 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.

How many people work as electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment, and what do they earn?

About 65,010 people in the US, with median pay of $74,090 a year (BLS, May 2025).

How to read this score. Exposure measures how much of the work AI could speed up, not whether the job will disappear. A highly exposed job can change shape, with people spending less time on routine tasks and more on the rest. The score counts tasks AI can speed up on its own in full, and tasks that need extra software at half weight.

The ratings come from published research based on GPT-4 (2023). To show what's happening now, each task is also checked against the latest Anthropic Economic Index, which records which tasks people actually use AI for. That data is refreshed automatically when Anthropic publishes a new release. Read the full method.