Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Workers qualify for these jobs by receiving training in electronics from associate degree programs, the military, vocational schools, equipment manufacturers, or employers. Job growth reflects the increasing dependence of businesses and individuals on computers and other sophisticated office machines. Job prospects will be best for applicants with knowledge of electronics as well as repair experience.
On average, Computer Repairers earn $ 17.54 per hour.
Job Opportunities for Computer Repairers are expected to:
Increase slower than average.
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers install, fix, and maintain many of the machines that are common to businesses and households. Some repairers travel to customers workplaces or other locations to make the necessary repairs. These workersknown as field techniciansoften have assigned areas in which they perform preventive maintenance on a regular basis.
Knowledge of electronics is necessary for employment as a computer, automated teller, or office machine repairer. Employers prefer workers who are certified or who have training in electronics from an associate degree program, the military, a vocational school, or an equipment manufacturer. Employers generally provide some training to new repairers on specific equipment; however, workers are expected to arrive on the job with a basic understanding of equipment repair.
Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers held about 175,000 jobs in 2006. Wholesale trade establishments employed about 31 percent of the workers in this occupation; most of these establishments were wholesalers of professional and commercial equipment and supplies. Many workers also were employed in computer and software stores and office supply stores.
