How much does a appliance repairer make?
Answer: A typical appliance repairer in the United States makes $50,990 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 32,000 people work in this job. About the same as the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Appliance repairer pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $36,190 | $50,990 | $80,660 | about 32,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70,750 | about 550 |
| New York | $65,190 | about 2,000 |
| Minnesota | $61,360 | about 540 |
| Virginia | $59,820 | about 870 |
| California | $58,480 | about 3,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, experience, useful certificates, and skill with harder repairs can help appliance repairers earn more. Pay also differs by location and employer, such as a repair shop versus an appliance retailer.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a appliance repairer do?
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
What's a typical day like?
They drive to homes, ask what is wrong, then test a washer, fridge, or stove and consult manuals to find the fault. They explain the repair, replace or adjust parts, test the appliance again, and record the job.
How to get this job
U.S. repairers usually finish high school or earn a GED, then learn on the job; trade-school classes can help. Work that could release refrigerant requires EPA Section 608 certification, but closely supervised apprentices are exempt.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
Surprise: an appliance repairer may collect and recycle refrigerator refrigerant—not just replace broken parts.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/49-9031.00
- www.onetonline.org/skills/zone/49-9031.00
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/49-9031.00
- www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-requirements
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes499031.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY