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Home Appliance Repairers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Home Appliance Repairers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-9031 |
| title | Home Appliance Repairers |
| onet code | 49-9031.00 |
| description | Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 31,940 |
| a mean | 53,580 |
| a median | 49,410 |
| a pct10 | 33,280 |
| a pct25 | 40,280 |
| a pct75 | 61,750 |
| a pct90 | 77,800 |
| h mean | 25 |
| h median | 23 |
The day-to-day work of a home appliance repairers typically centers on bill customers for repair work, and collect payment. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Repairing, Critical Thinking, and Troubleshooting. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.50 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working home appliance repairers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (69.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $64,460 and lowest in West Virginia at $30,010 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Nevada, Minnesota, Connecticut) average $61,182. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $64,460 | $68,070 | $49,250 | $86,690 | 650 |
| Rhode Island | $62,350 | $62,400 | $48,970 | $77,580 | — |
| Nevada | $61,520 | $57,280 | $39,520 | $68,470 | 210 |
| Minnesota | $59,300 | $57,590 | $38,870 | $76,550 | 610 |
| Connecticut | $58,280 | $56,610 | $36,310 | $79,580 | 390 |
| Hawaii | $58,240 | $59,020 | $49,960 | $67,540 | 230 |
| Virginia | $58,240 | $64,870 | $36,060 | $91,520 | 1,030 |
| Illinois | $57,890 | $60,770 | $45,180 | $97,070 | 1,410 |
| Vermont | $57,500 | $61,840 | $45,680 | $89,620 | 60 |
| Alaska | $55,050 | $52,840 | $33,870 | $76,960 | 70 |
| New York | $54,860 | $57,460 | $35,360 | $83,630 | — |
| New Jersey | $53,390 | $64,120 | $38,410 | $103,090 | 1,370 |
| New Hampshire | $52,640 | $54,530 | $35,170 | $70,580 | 160 |
| Colorado | $52,070 | $54,140 | $39,740 | $64,470 | 610 |
| Michigan | $52,070 | $53,370 | $35,460 | $76,260 | 1,010 |
| Delaware | $52,000 | $51,260 | $35,600 | $59,300 | 110 |
| Oregon | $51,830 | $56,230 | $38,910 | $78,790 | 740 |
| California | $51,460 | $55,630 | $37,520 | $80,550 | 2,460 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,420 | $51,440 | $37,790 | $63,470 | 830 |
| Washington | $50,360 | $54,570 | $39,920 | $70,420 | 660 |
| Wisconsin | $49,910 | $48,240 | $33,020 | $62,980 | 380 |
| Georgia | $49,710 | $49,700 | $29,830 | $67,430 | 930 |
| Maryland | $49,470 | $54,730 | $34,860 | $91,970 | 390 |
| Maine | $48,700 | $49,390 | $33,890 | $62,940 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $48,570 | $46,390 | $32,180 | $59,240 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $48,290 | $50,660 | $34,710 | $70,520 | 750 |
| North Dakota | $47,980 | $50,740 | $28,850 | $75,610 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $47,530 | $47,240 | $26,710 | $63,350 | 150 |
| Indiana | $47,460 | $47,070 | $29,030 | $64,970 | 990 |
| Ohio | $47,360 | $54,510 | $38,120 | $81,680 | 600 |
| Arizona | $47,170 | $53,290 | $36,470 | $80,380 | 920 |
| Florida | $46,930 | $48,850 | $29,120 | $64,190 | 2,840 |
| North Carolina | $46,850 | $48,270 | $27,990 | $75,670 | 1,270 |
| Texas | $46,590 | $49,160 | $31,680 | $76,560 | 2,690 |
| Montana | $45,330 | $42,000 | $32,980 | $49,190 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $45,330 | $47,150 | $29,710 | $75,880 | 480 |
| New Mexico | $45,250 | $42,770 | $27,130 | $64,990 | 130 |
| Iowa | $44,520 | $45,970 | $28,930 | $62,880 | 390 |
| Kansas | $44,200 | $45,460 | $20,800 | $65,190 | 280 |
| Idaho | $43,820 | $47,160 | $34,710 | $61,460 | 410 |
| Nebraska | $43,680 | $47,770 | $27,040 | $74,130 | 320 |
| Wyoming | $42,530 | $47,570 | $36,240 | $63,540 | 140 |
| Louisiana | $38,950 | $42,260 | $25,860 | $69,690 | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $38,750 | $40,560 | $23,850 | $55,860 | 380 |
| Alabama | $37,770 | $42,130 | $23,570 | $62,980 | 200 |
| Arkansas | $37,610 | $43,070 | $28,600 | $72,250 | 250 |
| Utah | $34,920 | $41,440 | $24,750 | $64,190 | 250 |
| Mississippi | $33,540 | $35,930 | $22,260 | $48,200 | 130 |
| West Virginia | $30,010 | $35,730 | $28,770 | $47,210 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for home appliance repairers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Air-Conditioner Window Unit Installer (AC Window Unit Installer) or Air-Conditioner Window Unit Servicer (AC Window Unit Servicer) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Home Appliance Repairers compares to others in the 49 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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