### Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations These workers set up, take care of, and fix many types of goods and equipment. Overall employment in installation, maintenance, and repair occupations is projected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 582,100 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. The median annual wage for this group was $53,920 in May 2023, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $48,060. BLS employment projections, wage, and other data for related occupations not shown in the following table are available on the Data for Occupations Not Covered in Detail page. Information highlighting physical demands, cognitive and mental requirements, and other qualifications for workers in this group are available in a BLS Occupational Requirements Survey (ORS) profile. **Occupation**
                **Job Summary**
                **Entry-Level Education**
                **2022     MEDIAN PAY****Aircraft and Avionics Equipment Mechanics and Technicians**
            Aircraft and avionics equipment mechanics and technicians repair and perform scheduled maintenance on aircraft.
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            $75,400**Automotive Body and Glass Repairers**
            Automotive body and glass repairers restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $48,450**Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics**
            Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.
            Postsecondary nondegree award
            $47,770**Calibration Technologists and Technicians**
            Calibration technologists and technicians inspect, adjust, and test measurement devices against standards, such as those used in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries.
            Associate's degree
            $62,790**Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics**
            Diesel service technicians and mechanics inspect, repair, and overhaul buses, trucks, or any vehicle with a diesel engine.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $58,970**Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers**
            Electrical and electronics installers and repairers install or repair a variety of electrical equipment.
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            $67,220**General Maintenance and Repair Workers**
            General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $46,700**Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers**
            Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
            Postsecondary nondegree award
            $57,300**Heavy Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Service Technicians**
            Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and machinery used in construction, farming, and other industries.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $61,000**Industrial Machinery Mechanics, Machinery Maintenance Workers, and Millwrights**
            Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights install, maintain, and repair factory equipment and other industrial machinery.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $61,170**Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers**
            Electrical power-line installers and repairers install or repair cables or wires used in electrical power or distribution systems.
            High school diploma or equivalent
            $85,420**Medical Equipment Repairers**
            Medical equipment repairers install, maintain, and repair patient care equipment.
            Associate's degree
            $60,670**Small Engine Mechanics**
            Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment.
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            $46,500**Telecommunications Technicians**
            Telecommunications technicians install, maintain, and repair radio, internet, and other telecommunications infrastructure.
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            $62,350**Wind Turbine Technicians**
            Wind turbine service technicians maintain and repair wind turbines.
            Postsecondary nondegree award
            $61,770 **Last Modified Date:**
                        Wednesday, April 17, 2024


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