Occupation ยท SOC 49-9071
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of maintenance and repair workers, general typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 1,531,700 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $48,620 ($23.38 an hour).
US employment
1,531,700
Median annual wage
$48,620
Mean annual wage
$52,430
Median hourly wage
$23.38
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas139,310
- 2. California132,250
- 3. New York124,640
- 4. Florida112,590
- 5. Illinois71,100
- 6. Ohio63,280
- 7. Pennsylvania60,060
- 8. Georgia48,440
- 9. North Carolina46,290
- 10. Michigan40,840
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$60,600
- 2. Washington$57,910
- 3. Minnesota$57,750
- 4. Hawaii$57,480
- 5. New York$56,180
- 6. Massachusetts$56,040
- 7. California$56,030
- 8. Alaska$55,650
- 9. Illinois$54,220
- 10. Connecticut$53,570
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine SpecialistsOn-site
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherOn-site
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesOn-site
- Automotive Body and Related RepairersOn-site
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