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

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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

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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

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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