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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

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Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $39,630/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$29,310$55,890

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: +2.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 11,800 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
MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceTroubleshootingRepairingOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingActive ListeningOperations MonitoringSpeakingCoordination
Top knowledge areas
MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesign
Core tasks

• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.

• Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.

• Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.

• Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.

• Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.

• Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.

• Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.

• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers?

The median pay for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is $39,630 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers?

Employment for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers?

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

How many job openings are there each year for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers?

About 11,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.