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Electric motor winder: pay, job outlook and how to become one
- $37,100lowest 10% earn less
- $45,19025th percentile
- $56,210median
- $69,09075th percentile
- $85,200top 10% earn more
The median pay for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers was $56,210 a year[1]. Employment is projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035[2].
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +4.4%[2]
- Openings per year
- 1,400[5]
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent[6]
How much do electric motor winders make?
BLS groups this work under the official title Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers. Workers in the group report job titles such as Electric Motor Winder and Power Tool Repair Technician[7].
In May 2025, the median wage was $56,210 a year, or $27.02 an hour[1]. The median is the midpoint, so half the workers made more and half made less. The mean (average) was $58,610 a year, or $28.18 an hour[8]. The median for all occupations in the US was $50,980[4], so this group's median was above it.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th[3][9] | $37,100 | $17.84 |
| 25th[3][9] | $45,190 | $21.73 |
| Median[1] | $56,210 | $27.02 |
| 75th[3][9] | $69,090 | $33.22 |
| 90th[3][9] | $85,200 | $40.96 |
A percentile is a boundary. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37,100[3]. BLS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary[10].
These figures cover wage and salary workers, both part time and full time. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[11]. About 14,450 people held these wage and salary jobs in May 2025[12].
Pay by state and city
BLS published a median wage for 43 states[13]. Illinois was listed first at $79,320, followed by Wisconsin at $75,550 and New York at $66,710[13]. Tennessee was listed last at $36,240[13].
Texas had the most jobs at 2,250[14]. Pennsylvania had 1,480 and Florida had 1,150[14].
Among metro areas with at least 100 jobs, the highest medians were in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($114,670), Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI ($81,810) and New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($73,210)[15]. The metro areas with the most jobs were Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX (890), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (660) and Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (350)[16].
Show median pay in 43 states
| State | Median per year | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois[13] | $79,320 | 840 |
| Wisconsin | $75,550 | 260 |
| New York | $66,710 | 410 |
| California | $66,040 | 810 |
| Connecticut | $63,970 | 180 |
| Virginia | $63,690 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $63,030 | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $62,710 | n/a |
| Colorado | $61,570 | 640 |
| North Dakota | $61,160 | 160 |
| Maine | $61,090 | n/a |
| New Jersey | $60,750 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $60,420 | 270 |
| Texas | $60,290 | 2,250 |
| Nevada | $60,230 | 30 |
| Utah | $59,980 | n/a |
| South Carolina | $59,460 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $58,690 | 60 |
| Nebraska | $57,760 | 60 |
| Kansas | $57,600 | 110 |
| Washington | $56,870 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,210 | 1,480 |
| Maryland | $54,670 | 40 |
| Ohio | $52,350 | 550 |
| Arkansas | $51,670 | 90 |
| Arizona | $51,600 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $51,280 | 70 |
| South Dakota | $50,150 | 60 |
| Oregon | $49,260 | 230 |
| Mississippi | $49,060 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $48,900 | 280 |
| Michigan | $48,440 | 390 |
| Idaho | $47,840 | 60 |
| Iowa | $47,180 | 210 |
| Missouri | $47,120 | 220 |
| Indiana | $46,520 | 210 |
| North Carolina | $46,320 | 750 |
| Florida | $46,200 | 1,150 |
| Delaware | $44,290 | 30 |
| Georgia | $43,610 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $38,880 | 690 |
| Alabama | $38,430 | 100 |
| Tennessee | $36,240 | n/a |
How to become an electric motor winder
The training details here come from a BLS profile that covers a wider group of electrical and electronics repair jobs, not only this one[17].
- First: BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter[6]. Employers may prefer applicants who have taken electronics courses at a community college or technical school[18].
- Next: BLS lists work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years[6]. The wider profile says people in this group may gain experience with tools and motors in machine or electrical workshops[19].
- Then: expect moderate-term on-the-job training[6]. It usually mixes formal instruction with hands-on work beside an experienced technician, and its length depends on the position and the employer[20].
Certifications are not required for the job, but they can show specific knowledge[21].
In an ONET survey of 19 workers, 39% said a post-secondary certificate is required, 31% said a high school diploma or equivalent, 20% said an associate's degree and 8% said some college courses[22]. ONET places the job in Job Zone Three, which it calls medium preparation[23].
What electric motor winders do
O*NET describes the work as repairing, maintaining or installing electric motors, wiring and switches[24]. Common tasks include:
- Inspecting and testing equipment to find damage or worn parts, and reading work orders or schematic drawings to plan repairs[25].
- Measuring speed, horsepower, amperage and voltage with meters and other test devices to diagnose problems[25].
- Taking defective equipment apart with hand tools[25].
- Repairing or rebuilding faulty mechanical parts in motors and generators[25].
- Putting repaired motors back together to their ratings[25].
- Lifting heavy units or parts with cranes or chain hoists[25].
- Adjusting parts such as belts, contacts and springs, and lubricating moving parts[25].
- Writing down the repairs needed, the parts used and the labor time[25].
Where they work
For the wider group of electrical and electronics repairers, BLS says many work in repair shops or factories. Some work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and travel to job sites may be needed[26]. The work can involve lifting heavy equipment and working in awkward positions, and much of the day is spent walking, standing or kneeling[27]. Some components weigh over 50 pounds[28].
Full time is the usual schedule in the wider group, and some workers may be on call evenings or weekends for emergency repairs[29]. Manufacturing employed 17% of the wider group in 2025[30]. In this occupation, 3.4% of workers were self-employed in 2025[31].
Job outlook
BLS projects employment to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035, from about 16,100 to 16,800 jobs, a gain of 700[2]. For all occupations, the projected growth is 3.5%[32]. These projection counts include self-employed workers[2]. The OEWS figure of about 14,450 jobs counts wage and salary workers only[12].
BLS expects about 1,400 openings a year on average from 2025 to 2035[5]. Openings include jobs left by people who retire or move to other occupations, and new jobs[5]. Each year, 3.1% of workers leave the labor force and 4.8% move to a different occupation[33].
For comparison, O*NET lists related jobs such as Industrial Machinery Mechanics, with a median of $64,520 and projected growth of 17.8%[34].
Is it a good fit?
The median pay of $56,210 was above the $50,980 median for all occupations[1][4]. The typical entry education is a high school diploma or equivalent, with on-the-job training after hiring[6]. Projected growth of 4.4% is a little above the 3.5% for all occupations, though the job count is small[2][32][12]. The work can be physical, with heavy lifting and long periods on your feet[28][27]. Pay differs a lot by place, with state medians ranging from $36,240 to $79,320[13].
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an electric motor winder make an hour?
- The median wage for electric motor, power tool, and related repairers was $27.02 an hour in May 2025, and the mean was $28.18[1][8]. The 10th percentile was $17.84 and the 90th was $40.96[9].
- What education do you need to be an electric motor winder?
- BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry education, plus moderate-term on-the-job training[6]. In an O*NET survey of 19 workers, 39% said a post-secondary certificate is required[22].
- Is electric motor repair in demand?
- BLS projects 4.4% employment growth from 2025 to 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations[2][32]. About 1,400 openings a year are projected[5].
- What is the highest paying state for electric motor repairers?
- Illinois was listed first with a median of $79,320, then Wisconsin at $75,550 and New York at $66,710[13].
Facts and sources
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in the US was $56,210 per year and $27.02 per hour. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS Employment Projections: employment of Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers is projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035, from about 16,100 to 16,800 jobs (a change of +700). These counts include self-employed workers. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers: 10th percentile $37,100, 25th percentile $45,190, 75th percentile $69,090, 90th percentile $85,200. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in the US was $50,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS Employment Projections: about 1,400 openings for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers are projected each year, on average, from 2025 to 2035. Openings include jobs that open when workers retire or move to other occupations, not only new jobs. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS Employment Projections, typical path into Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years; typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
- O*NET 49-2092.00 sample job titles reported by workers: Electric Motor Mechanic, Electric Motor Repairman, Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Power Tool Repair Technician, Repair Technician, Service Technician. O*NET OnLine
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers was $58,610 per year and $28.18 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers: 10th percentile $17.84, 25th percentile $21.73, 75th percentile $33.22, 90th percentile $40.96. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 14,450 people were employed as Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in the US (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in every state with published data, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, states with the most Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers jobs: Texas 2,250; Pennsylvania 1,480; Florida 1,150; Illinois 840; California 810. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the highest median annual wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (areas with at least 100 jobs): Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $114,670; Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,810; New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,210; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $66,040; Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,910; Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $63,750; Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,270; Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $61,610. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the most Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers jobs: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX 890 (median $61,000); Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 660 (median $114,670); Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 350 (median $61,610); Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO 320 (median $63,750); Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 300 (median $66,040); New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 280 (median $73,210). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile "Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers" covers Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers together with other related occupations, so its text describes the wider group. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Education. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Work Experience in a Related Occupation. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Training. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- O*NET 49-2092.00 survey of workers (19 respondents), education level they say is required: Post-Secondary Certificate 39%, High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) 31%, Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree 20%, Some College Courses 8% (levels under 5% not listed). O*NET OnLine
- O*NET 49-2092.00: Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job. O*NET OnLine
- O*NET description of Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers. O*NET OnLine
- O*NET task list for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers. O*NET OnLine
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment: Work Schedules. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, largest employers of electrical and electronics installers and repairers in 2025: Manufacturing 17%. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
- BLS Employment Projections: 3.4% of Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers were self-employed in 2025. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS Employment Projections: employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 annual average for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers: 3.1% of workers leave the labor force each year and 4.8% move to a different occupation. BLS Employment Projections
- Related occupations (O*NET) with BLS pay, growth and entry education. O*NET OnLine
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