Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Minnesota
$66,500 / year
≈ $5,550 per month · $31.97 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Minnesota · median $63,500
25th percentile
$60,500Average
$66,50075th percentile
$74,000
$60,500Average
$66,50075th percentile
$74,000
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.
Home Appliance Repairer salary by state
Alabama$50,500
Alaska$61,000
Arizona$53,000
Arkansas$41,500
California$61,000
Colorado$59,000
Connecticut$75,000
Delaware$55,000
Florida$59,000
Georgia$55,000
Hawaii$56,500
Idaho$51,500
Illinois$61,000
Indiana$49,500
Iowa$50,500
Kansas$42,500
Kentucky$56,500
Louisiana$52,500
Maine$50,000
Maryland$63,000
Massachusetts$77,000
Michigan$55,000
Minnesota$66,500
Mississippi$38,000
Missouri$58,000
Montana$48,000
Nebraska$51,000
Nevada$54,500
New Hampshire$58,500
New Jersey$68,500
New Mexico$44,000
New York$64,500
North Carolina$50,000
North Dakota$52,500
Ohio$54,500
Oklahoma$49,000
Oregon$57,500
Pennsylvania$57,000
Rhode Island$57,000
South Carolina$54,000
South Dakota$50,000
Tennessee$54,000
Texas$53,500
Utah$58,500
Vermont$63,500
Virginia$69,500
Washington$59,000
West Virginia$38,000
Wisconsin$60,500
Wyoming$47,000
About this role
Home Appliance Repairer is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Home Appliance Repairers do
Typical education: High School Diploma
- 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: Repairing Critical Thinking Troubleshooting Equipment Maintenance Speaking Quality 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
$59,500Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
12,630 workers
$59,000Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers
8,520 workers
$52,500Electronics and Appliance Retailers
7,820 workers
$51,500Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
2,890 workers
$65,000Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (4232, 4233, 4235, 4236, 4237, and 4239 only)
1,720 workers
$67,000Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
1,130 workers
$44,500Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
960 workers
$61,500Specialty Trade Contractors
830 workers
$64,000Personal and Laundry Services
720 workers
$52,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
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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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Home Appliance Repairer make?
The average base salary for a Home Appliance Repairer in the United States is $58,000 per year, or about $27.88 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $45,500 and $65,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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