Home Appliance Repairers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Median pay: $50,990/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +2.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 3,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
• Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
• Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
• Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
• Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
• Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
• Provide repair cost estimates, and recommend whether appliance repair or replacement is a better choice.
• Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
What's the median pay for Home Appliance Repairers?
The median pay for Home Appliance Repairers is $50,990 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Home Appliance Repairers?
Employment for Home Appliance Repairers is projected to change +2.6% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Home Appliance Repairers?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Home Appliance Repairers?
About 3,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.