Shigoto Zukan
日本語

How to become maintenance and repair workers, generaleducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Manufacturing & Repair Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$49,590
25th–75th pct. $40,840–$62,620
Top pay (est.)
$100,300
Top 10% $77,180
Pay in 5 years
$58,000est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$67,900est.
$58,400–$78,800
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
26%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.2%
149K openings / yr

How to become maintenance and repair workers, general

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

Key skills

Equipment Maintenance
3.9
Repairing
3.9
Troubleshooting
3.8
Quality Control Analysis
3.2
Installation
3.1
Operations Monitoring
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Operation and Control
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Building and Construction
4.4
Mechanical
4.4
English Language
3.4
Production and Processing
3.3
Customer and Personal Service
3.1
Mathematics
2.9
Design
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.6

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming General Physical ActivitiesThinking CreativelyRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Important abilities

VisualizationExtent FlexibilityOral ComprehensionInformation OrderingNear VisionMultilimb Coordination

Education of workers

Post-secondary certificate
63%
High school diploma
25%
Some college
7%
Associate's degree
3%
Master's degree
1%
Less than high school
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
17%
1–3 months
16%
1–2 years
15%
6–12 months
12%
3–6 months
4%
2–4 years
2%
Over 10 years
1%
4–10 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
27%
4–6 years
19%
6–12 months
3%
Over 10 years
3%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as maintenance and repair workers, general

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.