Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$58,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$5,500
9.3% of base
Total target cash
$63,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$3,50050th$5,50075th$9,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: High School Diploma and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
Top skills:RepairingCritical ThinkingTroubleshootingEquipment MaintenanceSpeakingQuality Control Analysis
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Home Appliance Repairer pay by experience level
Entry level$37,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$45,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$53,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$65,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$83,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.6%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
3,100
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Home Appliance Repairer salary by industry
Repair and Maintenance
13,520 workers
$59,500
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
12,630 workers
$59,000
Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
1,130 workers
$44,500
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
960 workers
$61,500
Specialty Trade Contractors
830 workers
$64,000
Personal and Laundry Services
720 workers
$52,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.
Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems.
Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Home Appliance Repairer pays 13% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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