Electrical Equipment Technician Careers: Job Description & Salary

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What are the pros and cons of an electrical equipment technician career? Get real job descriptions, career outlook and salary information to see if becoming an electrical equipment technician is right for you.
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Pros and Cons of an Electrical Equipment Technician Career

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Becoming an electrical equipment technician, such as an electrical installer or repairer, will give you the opportunity to work on a variety of electrical devices in a number of different industries. Below are listed a few pros and cons to help you decide if working as an electrical equipment technician is the right choice for you.

Pros of Becoming an Electrical Equipment Technician
Often requires an associate's degree or only a high school diploma with a postsecondary certificate*
Opportunities for advancement*
Good job prospects in computer-related fields*
Good pay (up to $71,400 per year on average in 2014)*

Cons of Becoming an Electrical Equipment Technician
Work environments could be hot, noisy*
Work environments could also be dangerous*
Little to no job growth for some specialties*
Some jobs can be performed by automated robots*

Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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