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Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2016
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (Major Group)
This major group comprises the following occupations:
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers ;
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers ;
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers ;
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers ;
Avionics Technicians ;
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers ;
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment ;
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment ;
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay ;
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles ;
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers ;
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers ;
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians ;
Automotive Body and Related Repairers ;
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers ;
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics ;
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists ;
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians ;
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines ;
Rail Car Repairers ;
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians ;
Motorcycle Mechanics ;
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics ;
Bicycle Repairers ;
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians ;
Tire Repairers and Changers ;
Mechanical Door Repairers ;
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door ;
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers ;
Home Appliance Repairers ;
Industrial Machinery Mechanics ;
Maintenance Workers, Machinery ;
Millwrights ;
Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons ;
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers ;
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers ;
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers ;
Medical Equipment Repairers ;
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners ;
Watch Repairers ;
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other ;
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General ;
Wind Turbine Service Technicians ;
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers ;
Commercial Divers ;
Fabric Menders, Except Garment ;
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers ;
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers ;
Riggers ;
Signal and Track Switch Repairers ;
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers ;
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
National estimates for this occupation
Industry profile for this occupation
Geographic profile for this occupation
National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this major group:
Employment (1) |
Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
5,456,640 |
0.2 % |
$22.45 |
$46,690 |
0.1 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this major group:
Percentile |
10% |
25% |
50% (Median) |
75% |
90% |
Hourly Wage |
$11.63 |
$15.37 |
$20.89 |
$28.24 |
$36.11 |
Annual Wage (2) |
$24,180 |
$31,970 |
$43,440 |
$58,740 |
$75,110 |
Industry profile for this occupation: Top
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided.
For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
Industry |
Employment (1) |
Percent of industry employment |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance |
442,500 |
48.70 |
$19.87 |
$41,330 |
Building Equipment Contractors |
390,090 |
19.58 |
$22.99 |
$47,820 |
Automobile Dealers |
319,460 |
25.10 |
$22.31 |
$46,400 |
Local Government (OES Designation) |
271,990 |
5.06 |
$24.36 |
$50,670 |
Wired Telecommunications Carriers |
205,760 |
35.78 |
$28.02 |
$58,280 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
Industry |
Employment (1) |
Percent of industry employment |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance |
54,280 |
52.36 |
$21.70 |
$45,140 |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance |
442,500 |
48.70 |
$19.87 |
$41,330 |
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance |
96,570 |
47.49 |
$22.74 |
$47,290 |
Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance |
29,090 |
38.27 |
$19.24 |
$40,030 |
Wired Telecommunications Carriers |
205,760 |
35.78 |
$28.02 |
$58,280 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
Industry |
Employment (1) |
Percent of industry employment |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution |
115,120 |
29.72 |
$35.11 |
$73,030 |
Natural Gas Distribution |
21,550 |
19.03 |
$34.41 |
$71,570 |
Scheduled Air Transportation |
35,820 |
8.51 |
$34.30 |
$71,340 |
Couriers and Express Delivery Services |
10,610 |
1.89 |
$33.94 |
$70,590 |
Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing |
38,120 |
7.76 |
$30.59 |
$63,630 |
Geographic profile for this occupation: Top
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided.
For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
State |
Employment (1) |
Employment per thousand jobs |
Location quotient (9) |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
California |
509,340 |
31.90 |
0.82 |
$24.74 |
$51,460 |
Texas |
500,330 |
42.60 |
1.10 |
$21.41 |
$44,530 |
Florida |
346,580 |
42.15 |
1.08 |
$20.09 |
$41,780 |
New York |
299,020 |
32.87 |
0.85 |
$24.58 |
$51,130 |
Pennsylvania |
228,010 |
39.67 |
1.02 |
$21.93 |
$45,620 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
State |
Employment (1) |
Employment per thousand jobs |
Location quotient (9) |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
Wyoming |
17,380 |
62.96 |
1.62 |
$26.20 |
$54,490 |
North Dakota |
23,000 |
54.10 |
1.39 |
$25.60 |
$53,240 |
West Virginia |
36,820 |
52.80 |
1.36 |
$19.05 |
$39,630 |
Alaska |
16,800 |
51.94 |
1.34 |
$28.99 |
$60,290 |
Louisiana |
98,120 |
51.05 |
1.31 |
$20.76 |
$43,170 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
State |
Employment (1) |
Employment per thousand jobs |
Location quotient (9) |
Hourly mean wage |
Annual mean wage (2) |
Alaska |
16,800 |
51.94 |
1.34 |
$28.99 |
$60,290 |
Wyoming |
17,380 |
62.96 |
1.62 |
$26.20 |
$54,490 |
District of Columbia |
9,490 |
13.51 |
0.35 |
$26.17 |
$54,440 |
Massachusetts |
100,860 |
29.15 |
0.75 |
$25.77 |
$53,610 |
Hawaii |
23,990 |
37.96 |
0.98 |
$25.60 |
$53,250 |
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