Occupations
61
tracked in this field
Average Median
$58,600
across the field
Highest Paying
$103,020
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
Entry Point
$35,510
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
All Maintenance & Repair salaries, ranked
Sorted by median annual pay in official BLS estimates. Click any job for its full salary report, including pay by state.
| Occupation | Median salary | Hourly | Typical education | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $103,020 | $49.53 | High school diploma or equivalent | 21,000 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,320 | $45.83 | High school diploma or equivalent | 131,000 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $92,460 | $44.45 | High school diploma or equivalent | 9,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $84,890 | $40.81 | High school diploma or equivalent | 7,000 |
| Avionics Technician | $82,280 | $39.56 | High school diploma or equivalent | 19,000 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $79,870 | $38.40 | High school diploma or equivalent | 138,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $79,860 | $38.39 | High school diploma or equivalent | 618,000 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $74,340 | $35.74 | High school diploma or equivalent | 48,000 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $74,330 | $35.74 | High school diploma or equivalent | 98,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $74,090 | $35.62 | High school diploma or equivalent | 65,000 |
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | $35.09 | High school diploma or equivalent | 3,000 |
| Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other | $68,990 | $33.17 | High school diploma or equivalent | 9,000 |
| Rail Car Repairer | $67,530 | $32.47 | High school diploma or equivalent | 21,000 |
| Watch and Clock Repairers | $67,230 | $32.32 | High school diploma or equivalent | 1,000 |
| Millwright | $65,700 | $31.59 | High school diploma or equivalent | 40,000 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Except Engines | $65,510 | $31.50 | High school diploma or equivalent | 177,000 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 | $31.02 | High school diploma or equivalent | 440,000 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $64,120 | $30.83 | High school diploma or equivalent | 10,000 |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $63,890 | $30.72 | High school diploma or equivalent | 141,000 |
| Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $63,520 | $30.54 | High school diploma or equivalent | 11,000 |
| Rigger | $62,640 | $30.12 | High school diploma or equivalent | 23,000 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,770 | $29.70 | High school diploma or equivalent | 290,000 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 | $29.64 | High school diploma or equivalent | 66,000 |
| Refractory Material Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $61,290 | $29.47 | High school diploma or equivalent | 1,000 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 | $29.33 | High school diploma or equivalent | 410,000 |
| Maintenance Worker, Machinery | $60,850 | $29.25 | High school diploma or equivalent | 60,000 |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $60,070 | $28.88 | High school diploma or equivalent | 86,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $58,430 | $28.09 | No formal educational credential | 131,000 |
| Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $57,550 | $27.67 | High school diploma or equivalent | 23,000 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $56,550 | $27.19 | High school diploma or equivalent | 38,000 |
| Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $56,210 | $27.02 | High school diploma or equivalent | 14,000 |
| Mechanical Door Repairer | $55,720 | $26.79 | High school diploma or equivalent | 27,000 |
| Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $54,890 | $26.39 | High school diploma or equivalent | 149,000 |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | $52,720 | $25.35 | High school diploma or equivalent | 2,000 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $52,600 | $25.29 | High school diploma or equivalent | 20,000 |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | $25.00 | High school diploma or equivalent | 17,000 |
| Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $51,320 | $24.67 | High school diploma or equivalent | 15,000 |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $50,990 | $24.51 | High school diploma or equivalent | 32,000 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $50,960 | $24.50 | No formal educational credential | 55,000 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $50,620 | $24.34 | High school diploma or equivalent | 705,000 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | $23.84 | High school diploma or equivalent | 1,530,000 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 | $23.67 | High school diploma or equivalent | 176,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $49,100 | $23.61 | No formal educational credential | 179,000 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | $23.36 | High school diploma or equivalent | 14,000 |
| Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $48,420 | $23.28 | High school diploma or equivalent | 9,000 |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | $47,880 | $23.02 | High school diploma or equivalent | 36,000 |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $47,810 | $22.99 | High school diploma or equivalent | 66,000 |
| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $47,630 | $22.90 | High school diploma or equivalent | 20,000 |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $47,450 | $22.81 | High school diploma or equivalent | 26,000 |
| Ground Maintenance Workers, All Other | $46,860 | $22.53 | No formal educational credential | 14,000 |
| Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | $46,420 | $22.32 | High school diploma or equivalent | 5,000 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $46,340 | $22.28 | No formal educational credential | 27,000 |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | $45,990 | $22.11 | High school diploma or equivalent | 3,000 |
| Pest Control Worker | $45,250 | $21.75 | No formal educational credential | 103,000 |
| Building Cleaning Worker, All Other | $44,040 | $21.17 | No formal educational credential | 17,000 |
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 | $20.57 | High school diploma or equivalent | 12,000 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $39,630 | $19.05 | High school diploma or equivalent | 96,000 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $39,150 | $18.82 | No formal educational credential | 953,000 |
| Tire Repairers and Changers | $37,710 | $18.13 | High school diploma or equivalent | 108,000 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $36,840 | $17.71 | No formal educational credential | 2,210,000 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $35,510 | $17.07 | No formal educational credential | 861,000 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average Maintenance & Repair salary?
Across the 61 maintenance & repair occupations tracked in BLS data, the average median salary is $58,600 per year. Individual roles range from $35,510 to $103,020.
What is the highest-paying Maintenance & Repair job?
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay is the highest-paying maintenance & repair occupation in official BLS estimates, with a median salary of $103,020 per year.
What education do Maintenance & Repair jobs require?
It varies by role — the table above shows the typical entry-level education for each occupation, sourced from O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Many specialist roles need a degree, while support and trainee roles often need a certificate or less.
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