Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Home Appliance Repairers
SOC: 49-9031 O*NET: 49-9031.00
Median Salary
$50,990
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 1.9%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
2.8
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
What does a Home Appliance Repairers do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$36,190
10th percentile
Early Career
$43,780
25th percentile
Median
$50,990
50th percentile
Experienced
$63,390
75th percentile
Top Earners
$80,660
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$36,190
25th
$43,780
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$50,990
Mean: $56,040
75th
$63,390
90th
$80,660
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $44,470 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $43,780 and $63,390
- •Salary spread is 38.5% around the median, showing moderate variation
- •Total national employment: 32,150 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:40,500
Top Industries
Other Services (except Public Administration)44.3%
Repair and Maintenance42.1%
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance39.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+1.9%
Annual Openings:2,800
Employment Projections
2025 (Current)40,500
Current
2035 (Projected)41,300
+1.9%
+800
Employment Change
+1.9%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Home Appliance Repairers professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Florida
3,000 jobs$57,2801.46x
California
2,760 jobs$58,4800.73x
Texas
2,200 jobs$48,6300.76x
New York
2,110 jobs$65,1901.05x
Illinois
1,730 jobs$56,8601.37x
New Jersey
1,200 jobs$55,4501.35x
Michigan
1,050 jobs$52,1601.16x
Indiana
1,030 jobs$47,0801.55x
Pennsylvania
1,010 jobs$51,9900.80x
Arizona
990 jobs$47,8001.47x
North Carolina
960 jobs$47,2700.94x
Missouri
890 jobs$48,5301.46x
Virginia
870 jobs$59,8201.02x
Washington
800 jobs$58,1101.09x
Ohio
730 jobs$47,3000.63x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
Standard growth expectations for this occupation
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Customer and Personal Service
100%
#2
Repairing
100%
#3
Arm-Hand Steadiness
100%
#4
Critical Thinking
94%
#5
Mechanical
92%
#6
Oral Expression
92%
#7
Troubleshooting
86%
#8
English Language
82%
#9
Problem Sensitivity
82%
#10
Equipment Maintenance
80%
Skills Overview
Customer and Personal Service
advanced5.0
100%
Repairing
advanced5.0
100%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
advanced5.0
100%
Critical Thinking
advanced4.7
94%
Mechanical
advanced4.6
92%
Oral Expression
advanced4.6
92%
Troubleshooting
intermediate4.3
86%
English Language
intermediate4.1
82%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Repairing
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Critical Thinking
advancedImportance94%
abilities
4.7/5.0
Mechanical
advancedImportance92%
knowledge
4.6/5.0
Oral Expression
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Troubleshooting
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
English Language
intermediateImportance82%
knowledge
4.1/5.0
Problem Sensitivity
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Equipment Maintenance
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Operations Monitoring
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Administration and Management
intermediateImportance74%
knowledge
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Avionics Technicians100%
5 shared skills
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay100%
5 shared skills
Robotics Technicians82%
5 shared skills
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers82%
5 shared skills
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers82%
5 shared skills
Rail Car Repairers73%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Mechanical
- ✓English Language
Learn on the Job:
- →Quality Control Analysis
- →Speaking
- →Active Listening
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Troubleshooting
- ✓Equipment Maintenance
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓Mechanical
- ✓English Language
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Troubleshooting
- ★Equipment Maintenance
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★Mechanical
- ★English Language
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Home Appliance Repairers
Technology Intensity
High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires advanced digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Proficiency with specialized softwareTechnical documentationData analysis toolsSystem integration
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Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Microsoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Windows
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
SOME TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
CONSTANT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy some team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (18)Documentation & Record-Keeping (2)Training & Development (1)
1
Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities97% perform98%
3
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities88% perform92%
6
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping79% perform86%
9
Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
General Responsibilities76% perform84%
10
Maintain stocks of parts used in on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of appliances.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Home Appliance Repairers
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Home Appliance Repairers professionals typically have a RCI Holland code and highly value independence
RRealistic
CConventional
IInvestigative
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Home Appliance Repairers
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.64
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.47
Dependability
Very ImportantDependability
Importance Level4.39
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.22
Independence
Very ImportantIndependence
Importance Level4.01
Analytical Thinking
Very ImportantAnalytical Thinking
Importance Level4.01
Complete Work Styles Profile
Integrity
4.6
Attention to Detail
4.5
Dependability
4.4
Cooperation
4.2
Independence
4.0
Analytical Thinking
4.0
Self-Control
4.0
Persistence
3.9
Concern for Others
3.9
Stress Tolerance
3.8
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical duration: High school diploma or GED
Preparation Level
Job Zone 2
Some Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:High school diploma or equivalent
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Training:
Training of a few months to a year
💼 Experience Requirement
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
- • Vocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)
- • Industry certifications helpful
2
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experienceVocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)Industry certifications helpful
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore educational programs that can help you become a Home Appliance Repairers.
Browse Training Programs →The Apprenticeship Route: Earn While You Learn
You don't necessarily need to pay for school to enter this field. There are 72 registered apprenticeship sponsors for this occupation in the U.S. DOL system — including 14 union/joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one, typically starting at 40–50% of the journeyman rate, and finish with no tuition debt.
Most sponsors: GU (24) , IL (5) , VA (5) , MI (4) , SC (4)
How apprenticeships work →Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov)
Trade Colleges That Train for Home Appliance Repairers
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
3.3k program completions/year
Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
2.9k program completions/year
South Florida Institute of Technology
Miami, FL
2.4k program completions/year
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA
1.9k program completions/year
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX
1.3k program completions/year
Jefferson Community and Technical College
Louisville, KY
1.2k program completions/year
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA
1.2k program completions/year
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
Houston, TX
1.1k program completions/year
St Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
1.1k program completions/year
River Parishes Community College
Gonzales, LA
1.1k program completions/year
WyoTech
Laramie, WY
1.1k program completions/year
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
Avondale, AZ
1.0k program completions/year
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