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Home Appliance Repairers

Median Salary
47,170
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

66%

Self-employed

32%

Private not for profit

1%

Federal Government

0%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$33,750

10%

$47,170

Median

$62,990

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    68%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    20%

  • Less than high school

    7%

  • Associate's degree

    3%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administrative
  • Administration and Management

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    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.