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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Median Salary
36,710
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

87%

Self-employed

7%

Private not for profit

4%

State and local government

2%

Federal Government

0%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,950

10%

$36,710

Median

$50,930

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    31%

  • Associate's degree

    25%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    23%

  • Some college

    17%

  • Less than high school

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Building and Construction
  • Design

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.