Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Role Overview
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. Excludes “Facilities Managers” (11-3013) and “Maintenance Workers, Machinery” (49-9043).
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,600 |
| Washington | $57,910 |
| Minnesota | $57,750 |
| Hawaii | $57,480 |
| New York | $56,180 |
| Massachusetts | $56,040 |
| California | $56,030 |
| Alaska | $55,650 |
| Illinois | $54,220 |
| Connecticut | $53,570 |
| Vermont | $53,290 |
| New Hampshire | $51,720 |
| Wisconsin | $51,470 |
| Iowa | $51,270 |
| New Jersey | $51,240 |
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Median Annual Salary
$48,620
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.8%
Avg. annual openings
159.8k
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