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Home Appliance Repairers Salary in U.S.

In U.S., home appliance repairers earn $49,410 at the median — $23.76 an hour. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$49K
Median annual
$23.76/hr
Hourly rate
$33K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $49K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,478/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home40.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,410/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,066/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Home Appliance Repairers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $33,280, 25th percentile $40,280, median $49,410, 75th percentile $61,750, 90th percentile $77,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$33K25th$40KMedian$49K75th$62K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Home Appliance Repairers salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $33,280, 25th percentile $40,280, median $49,410, 75th percentile $61,750, 90th percentile $77,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level home appliance repairers (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K.Top earners bring in $78K or more - a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Home Appliance Repairers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Massachusetts$64K+30%650
Rhode Island$62K+26%N/A
Nevada$62K+25%210
Minnesota$59K+20%610
Connecticut$58K+18%390
Hawaii$58K+18%230
Virginia$58K+18%1,030
Illinois$58K+17%1,410
Vermont$58K+16%60
Alaska$55K+11%70
New York$55K+11%N/A
New Jersey$53K+8%1,370
New Hampshire$53K+7%160
Michigan$52K+5%1,010
Delaware$52K+5%110

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Frequently asked questions

How much do home appliance repairers make in U.S.?

The median is $49,410 a year - that works out to about $23.76 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,280, and experienced home appliance repairers can clear $77,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $49K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,478/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 40.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a home appliance repairers salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median home appliance repairers salary is worth about $49,410 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do home appliance repairers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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