Home Appliance Repairers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for home appliance repairers in the U.S. is $50,990 ($24.51 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $50,990
- Mean annual wage
- $56,040
- Median hourly wage
- $24.51
- Employment
- 32,150
32,150 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| 25th percentile | $43,780 | $21.05 |
| Median (50th) | $50,990 | $24.51 |
| 75th percentile | $63,390 | $30.47 |
| 90th percentile | $80,660 | $38.78 |
Highest-paying states for home appliance repairers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70,750 | 550 |
| New York | $65,190 | 2,110 |
| Alaska | $63,950 | 100 |
| Connecticut | $62,380 | 380 |
| Minnesota | $61,360 | 540 |
| Virginia | $59,820 | 870 |
| Vermont | $58,750 | 60 |
| California | $58,480 | 2,760 |
| Hawaii | $58,300 | 240 |
| Washington | $58,110 | 800 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $35,720 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $35,890 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $37,440 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $38,680 median annual wage
- Kansas: $38,840 median annual wage
About this occupation
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Typical tasks
- Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
- Instruct customers regarding operation and care of appliances, and provide information such as emergency service numbers.
- Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
- Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
- Conserve, recover, and recycle refrigerants used in cooling systems.
- Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 12.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 43.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.7% |
| Master's degree | 2.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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