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Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics

Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2023

49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (Major Group)

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations comprises the following occupations: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers; Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers; Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers; Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers; Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment; Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles; Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers; Avionics Technicians; Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers; Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay; Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment; Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers; Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians; Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers; Automotive Body and Related Repairers; Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics; Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists; Rail Car Repairers; Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians; Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines; Motorcycle Mechanics; Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians; Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics; Bicycle Repairers; Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians; Tire Repairers and Changers; Mechanical Door Repairers; Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door; Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers; Home Appliance Repairers; Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons; Millwrights; Maintenance Workers, Machinery; Industrial Machinery Mechanics; Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers; Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers; Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other; Watch and Clock Repairers; Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers; Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners; Medical Equipment Repairers; Maintenance and Repair Workers, General; Wind Turbine Service Technicians; Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other; Commercial Divers; Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers; Signal and Track Switch Repairers; Locksmiths and Safe Repairers; Riggers; Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers; Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers


National estimates for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Industry profile for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Geographic profile for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

National estimates for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Employment (1) Employment
RSE (3)
Mean hourly
wage
Mean annual
wage (2)
Wage RSE (3)
5,989,460 0.3 % $ 28.13 $ 58,500 0.2 %

Percentile wage estimates for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Percentile 10% 25% 50%
(Median)
75% 90%
Hourly Wage $ 16.51 $ 19.76 $ 25.92 $ 34.36 $ 42.97
Annual Wage (2) $ 34,340 $ 41,090 $ 53,920 $ 71,460 $ 89,380


Industry profile for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations, see the Create Customized Tables function.

Industries with the highest levels of employment in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Building Equipment Contractors 481,670 19.78 $ 28.53 $ 59,350
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 472,150 47.18 $ 25.01 $ 52,020
Real Estate 358,020 19.77 $ 24.15 $ 50,230
Automobile Dealers 316,960 25.07 $ 27.98 $ 58,200
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) 302,050 5.48 $ 30.05 $ 62,510

Industries with the highest concentration of employment in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Automotive Repair and Maintenance 472,150 47.18 $ 25.01 $ 52,020
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance 102,440 43.76 $ 28.90 $ 60,120
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance 45,340 43.09 $ 25.83 $ 53,730
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance 33,590 39.43 $ 24.73 $ 51,440
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 122,300 31.05 $ 46.38 $ 96,470

Top paying industries for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Industry Employment (1) Percent of industry employment Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Other Pipeline Transportation 910 10.69 $ 47.56 $ 98,920
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil 920 7.74 $ 47.47 $ 98,740
Scheduled Air Transportation 32,890 6.87 $ 46.71 $ 97,150
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution 122,300 31.05 $ 46.38 $ 96,470
Oil and Gas Extraction 7,100 6.53 $ 44.69 $ 92,950


Geographic profile for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations, see the Create Customized Tables function.



Map of employment of installation, maintenance, and repair occupations by state, May 2023


States with the highest employment level in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Texas 619,720 45.71 1.16 $ 26.65 $ 55,430
California 546,790 30.47 0.77 $ 32.19 $ 66,960
Florida 401,220 41.93 1.06 $ 25.37 $ 52,770
New York 345,070 36.74 0.93 $ 31.14 $ 64,770
Pennsylvania 229,810 38.63 0.98 $ 27.50 $ 57,200


Map of location quotient of installation, maintenance, and repair occupations by state, May 2023


States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Wyoming 17,200 62.84 1.59 $ 29.69 $ 61,750
Alaska 17,280 55.44 1.41 $ 34.49 $ 71,750
North Dakota 22,840 54.70 1.39 $ 30.42 $ 63,280
Oklahoma 88,600 53.24 1.35 $ 25.99 $ 54,050
West Virginia 35,910 52.15 1.32 $ 24.86 $ 51,710


Map of annual mean wages of installation, maintenance, and repair occupations by state, May 2023


Top paying states for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

State Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Alaska 17,280 55.44 1.41 $ 34.49 $ 71,750
Washington 134,130 38.37 0.97 $ 32.81 $ 68,250
Hawaii 22,790 36.93 0.94 $ 32.30 $ 67,180
District of Columbia 9,500 13.54 0.34 $ 32.24 $ 67,070
California 546,790 30.47 0.77 $ 32.19 $ 66,960



Map of employment of installation, maintenance, and repair occupations by area, May 2023


Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Metropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 324,050 34.13 0.87 $ 32.34 $ 67,260
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 169,790 27.45 0.70 $ 32.00 $ 66,550
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 169,750 42.80 1.09 $ 27.66 $ 57,540
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 147,950 46.53 1.18 $ 28.15 $ 58,550
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI 144,970 32.17 0.82 $ 30.39 $ 63,210
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL 112,080 41.18 1.04 $ 26.28 $ 54,660
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 109,680 38.92 0.99 $ 28.37 $ 59,000
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 92,900 32.83 0.83 $ 29.44 $ 61,230
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 92,510 40.41 1.02 $ 27.56 $ 57,330
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 88,870 28.74 0.73 $ 31.29 $ 65,080


Map of location quotient of installation, maintenance, and repair occupations by area, May 2023


Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations:

Metropolitan area Employment (1) Employment per thousand jobs Location quotient (9) Hourly mean wage Annual mean wage (2)
Midland, TX 9,680 84.28 2.14 $ 29.41 $ 61,170
Odessa, TX 6,260 81.84 2.08 $ 28.12 $ 58,500
Anniston-Oxford-Jacksonville, AL 2,980 67.87 1.72 $ 26.04 $ 54,160
Decatur, AL 3,900 67.26 1.71 $ 29.18 $ 60,700
Warner Robins, GA 5,070 66.00 1.67 $ 26.86 $ 55,860
Houma-Thibodaux, LA 5,190 64.42 1.63 $ 26.83 $ 55,800
Bremerton-Silverdale, WA 5,970 64.38 1.63 $ 34.73 $ 72,240
San Angelo, TX 3,160 63.93 1.62 $ 23.90 $ 49,700
Lake Charles, LA 5,740 63.03 1.60 $ 30.12 $ 62,650
Casper, WY 2,430 62.62 1.59 $ 28.31 $ 58,870