Home appliance repairers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $50,990 | $24.51 |
| Mean (average) | $56,040 | $26.94 |
| 90th percentile | $80,660 | $38.78 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Home appliance repairers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 51 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,190 | $30,810 | $65,870 | 280 | 0.64 |
| Alaska | $63,950 | $34,770 | $77,500 | 100 | 1.55 |
| Arizona | $47,800 | $36,040 | $70,720 | 990 | 1.47 |
| Arkansas | $38,680 | $24,580 | $58,420 | 230 | 0.84 |
| California | $58,480 | $36,890 | $83,200 | 2,760 | 0.73 |
| Colorado | $52,220 | $40,960 | $75,320 | 550 | 0.93 |
| Connecticut | $62,380 | $45,760 | $108,470 | 380 | 1.09 |
| Delaware | $53,390 | $43,120 | $60,030 | 60 | 0.61 |
| Florida | $57,280 | $34,200 | $80,220 | 3,000 | 1.46 |
| Georgia | $49,500 | $31,200 | $81,230 | 670 | 0.66 |
| Hawaii | $58,300 | $39,520 | $63,430 | 240 | 1.81 |
| Idaho | $45,650 | $31,970 | $76,550 | 260 | 1.46 |
| Illinois | $56,860 | $37,630 | $78,370 | 1,730 | 1.37 |
| Indiana | $47,080 | $29,920 | $63,930 | 1,030 | 1.55 |
| Iowa | $44,090 | $31,870 | $78,510 | 210 | 0.65 |
| Kansas | $38,840 | $22,010 | $61,150 | 310 | 1.06 |
| Kentucky | $49,710 | $33,000 | $80,240 | 200 | 0.48 |
| Louisiana | $49,240 | $34,740 | $62,450 | 310 | 0.76 |
| Maine | $46,500 | $35,600 | $59,850 | 160 | 1.22 |
| Maryland | $57,860 | $42,640 | $88,060 | 570 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $70,750 | $48,790 | $102,120 | 550 | 0.73 |
| Michigan | $52,160 | $35,370 | $66,270 | 1,050 | 1.16 |
| Minnesota | $61,360 | $47,820 | $82,320 | 540 | 0.88 |
| Mississippi | $35,890 | $29,290 | $47,600 | 220 | 0.9 |
| Missouri | $48,530 | $34,530 | $75,460 | 890 | 1.46 |
| Montana | $47,130 | $33,810 | $52,630 | 130 | 1.27 |
| Nebraska | $45,620 | $29,240 | $76,070 | 260 | 1.21 |
| Nevada | $48,070 | $45,310 | $64,800 | ||
| New Hampshire | $53,640 | $44,720 | $75,250 | 200 | 1.38 |
| New Jersey | $55,450 | $43,780 | $105,620 | 1,200 | 1.35 |
| New Mexico | $37,440 | $29,480 | $67,440 | 150 | 0.84 |
| New York | $65,190 | $37,970 | $81,300 | 2,110 | 1.05 |
| North Carolina | $47,270 | $28,670 | $67,000 | 960 | 0.94 |
| North Dakota | $48,720 | $29,380 | $68,410 | 50 | 0.59 |
| Ohio | $47,300 | $35,990 | $75,740 | 730 | 0.63 |
| Oklahoma | $40,210 | $30,050 | $76,820 | 280 | 0.79 |
| Oregon | $51,160 | $37,300 | $77,490 | 680 | 1.67 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,990 | $38,460 | $68,140 | 1,010 | 0.8 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,840 | $22,060 | $56,050 | ||
| Rhode Island | $50,170 | $44,370 | $72,240 | 60 | 0.54 |
| South Carolina | $47,460 | $37,440 | $74,780 | 380 | 0.79 |
| South Dakota | $47,340 | $34,200 | $62,030 | 100 | 1.07 |
| Tennessee | $49,580 | $39,670 | $64,990 | 690 | 1.02 |
| Texas | $48,630 | $35,950 | $75,070 | 2,200 | 0.76 |
| Utah | $49,350 | $29,040 | $95,690 | 360 | 1.01 |
| Vermont | $58,750 | $40,020 | $94,090 | 60 | 0.94 |
| Virginia | $59,820 | $37,470 | $93,790 | 870 | 1.02 |
| Washington | $58,110 | $43,250 | $68,230 | 800 | 1.09 |
| West Virginia | $35,720 | $29,490 | $45,430 | 80 | 0.58 |
| Wisconsin | $52,440 | $41,630 | $84,940 | 520 | 0.86 |
| Wyoming | $43,630 | $35,740 | $64,030 | 170 | 2.99 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for home appliance repairers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,800. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 20.3%.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for home appliance repairers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
- Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
- Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
- Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
- Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
- Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
- Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
- Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Intac International Wintac
- Parts database software
- RazorSync
- Route mapping software
- ServiceMax
- Web browser software
- dESCO ESC
Transferable skills for career changers: Repairing, Equipment Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving.
Common job titles: Appliance Mechanic, Appliance Repair Mechanic, Appliance Repair Technician (Appliance Repair Tech), Appliance Service Technician, Appliance Technician (Appliance Tech), Repair Man, Repair Technician, Service Technician (Service Tech), Vacuum Repairer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do home appliance repairers make?
The national median annual wage for home appliance repairers was $50,990 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $36,190 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $80,660. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do home appliance repairers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is home appliance repairers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of home appliance repairers to change +1.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,800 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay home appliance repairers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Massachusetts ($70,750), New York ($65,190), Alaska ($63,950). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.