Electronic installers and repairers work with a variety of electrical equipment and look to find solutions to a wide variety of problems. They are trained professionals that use advanced testing machinery to determine problems and it is the technician's job to come up with a repairing action plan.
Many electronic installers and repairers work in a factory setting, and their job requires heavy lifting and the risk of electrocution. Because of these high job demands, there can be a lot of employee turnover in this industry. One of the best methods to prevent this is for employers to offer a benefits package that meets all their employee's needs. An all-inclusive benefits package usually contains access to medical, vision, and dental insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a life insurance policy, and ample days of paid time off.
There are about 13,000 electronic installer and repair companies in the United States, employing 100,000 employees. Businesses in this industry are rather small, with each organization only having an average of 8 employees. This is a male-dominated industry, with only 18% of employees identifying as female, and the median employee age is 43 years old.
25% of electronic repair shops offer short-term disability insurance, and 19% provide long-term disability insurance. The national average for these metrics is 42% and 34%, respectively.
Almost a third, 32% of these businesses offer life insurance coverage. The national average is 56%.
As a general industry benefits comparison, the electronic repair and installation industry falls just in-line with the national industry standard of providing comprehensive employee benefits. There is a large opportunity for this industry to ramp up its benefits offerings, and when business owners do so, they will attract high-quality and experienced professionals to their teams. Due to the high risks associated with this job, providing employee benefits is a must.