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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $49,590/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$35,350$77,180

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: +3.8% projected growth, 20242034 — about as fast as average.

About 159,800 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.

Top skills
Equipment MaintenanceRepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingOperation and ControlActive LearningOperations MonitoringComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringQuality Control Analysis
Top knowledge areas
MechanicalEnglish LanguageBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsProduction and ProcessingCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEngineering and Technology
Core tasks

Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.

Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.

Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.

Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General?

The median pay for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General is $49,590 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General?

Employment for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General?

About 159,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.