Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 49-2096.00
Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Moderate· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.17–0.25· 2 ISCO-08 groups
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
ILO value for each linked ISCO-08 group
- ISCO-08 7412Electrical Mechanics and Fitters0.17
- ISCO-08 7421Electronics Mechanics and Servicers0.25
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only12 rated tasks · 2 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (16.7%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % | APIRaw / share % |
|---|---|---|
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.49-2096.00 | 0.007377.7 | 0.002538.7 |
Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.49-2096.00 | 0.002122.3 | —0 |
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions. | —0 | 0.003961.3 |
| Not observed on any surface — 9 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | ||
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment. | —0 | —0 |
Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles. | —0 | —0 |
Install equipment and accessories such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems. | —0 | —0 |
Estimate costs of repairs based on parts and labor charges. | —0 | —0 |
Run new speaker and electrical cables. | —0 | —0 |
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers. | —0 | —0 |
Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts. | —0 | —0 |
Record results of diagnostic tests. | —0 | —0 |
Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions. | —0 | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.O*NET Task ID 13729 | 1.0 |
Record results of diagnostic tests.O*NET Task ID 13735 | 1.0 |
Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.O*NET Task ID 13725 | 0.0 |
Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.O*NET Task ID 13726 | 0.0 |
Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.O*NET Task ID 13727 | 0.0 |
Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.O*NET Task ID 13728 | 0.0 |
Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.O*NET Task ID 13730 | 0.0 |
Run new speaker and electrical cables.O*NET Task ID 13731 | 0.0 |
Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.O*NET Task ID 13732 | 0.0 |
Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.O*NET Task ID 13733 | 0.0 |
Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.O*NET Task ID 13734 | 0.0 |
Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions.O*NET Task ID 13736 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (12)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment. | Core |
| Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles. | Core |
| Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. | Core |
| Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems. | Core |
| Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges. | Core |
| Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions. | Core |
| Run new speaker and electrical cables. | Core |
| Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers. | Core |
| Replace and clean electrical or electronic components. | Core |
| Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts. | Core |
| Record results of diagnostic tests. | Core |
| Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions. | Supplemental |
0.18/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles. | E0 none |
| Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters. | E0 none |
| Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems. | E0 none |
| Run new speaker and electrical cables. | E0 none |
| Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Replace and clean electrical or electronic components. | E0 none |
| Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts. | E0 none |
| Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 9K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 7K
- Change (2025–35)
- -14.5%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $48,420
- Typical education needed for entry
- High school diploma or equivalent
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75103 | 자동차 전기 및 전자 정비원 | This occupation is narrower | confirmed |
| 75106 | 전기자동차 배터리 정비원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 7412Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
- ISCO-08 7421Electronics Mechanics and Servicers
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- vehicle electronics installerESCO 7421.7Same scope
Vehicle electronics installers set up equipment and accessories in motor vehicles such as CD players and GPS. They use electric drills and routers to install and examine malfunctioning electronic systems.
- automotive electricianESCO 7412.2This occupation is narrower
Automotive electricians install, maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems in motor vehicles such as air conditioning systems, lamps, radios, heating systems, batteries, electrical wiring and alternators. They use diagnostic testing equipment to inspect vehicles and find faults. To do repair work, they use hand tools and specialised electrical instruments and machines.
- electronic equipment assemblerESCO 8212.3Overlapping, not the same
Electronic equipment assemblers are responsible for the assembly of electronic equipment and systems. They assemble electronic components and wiring according to blueprints and assembly drawings. They may assist in quality inspection and equipment maintenance.
- electronics engineering technicianESCO 3114.1Overlapping, not the same
Electronics engineering technicians work closely with electronics engineers in the development of electronic equipment and devices. Electronics engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining electronic devices.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| I1305 | Technicien / Technicienne installation et maintenance électronique | Related, not a match |
| I1612 | Technicien expert / Technicienne experte après-vente automobile | Related, not a match |
| I1632 | Opérateur / Opératrice de vérification des dispositifs embarqués Véhicules Légers VL | Related, not a match |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 7531 | Mecánicos y reparadores de equipos electrónicos | This occupation is narrower |
| 7401 | Mecánicos y ajustadores de vehículos de motor | Related, not a match |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 26332 | Berufe in der Luftverkehrs-, Schiffs- und Fahrzeugelektronik - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | This occupation is narrower |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 553 | 自動車整備・修理従事者 | This occupation is narrower |
| 552 | 電気機械器具整備・修理従事者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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