Home Appliance Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9031 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Home Appliance Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $44,762 | $61,110 | $77,480 | $93,829 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $41,309 | $58,365 | $75,400 | $92,456 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $39,021 | $56,493 | $73,986 | $91,458 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $43,805 | $59,654 | $75,525 | $91,374 |
| Springfield, IL | $43,950 | $59,717 | $75,483 | $91,250 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $42,120 | $58,323 | $74,547 | $90,750 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $40,976 | $57,387 | $73,778 | $90,189 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $43,202 | $58,822 | $74,443 | $90,064 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $42,723 | $58,261 | $73,819 | $89,357 |
| Springfield, MO | $36,150 | $53,851 | $71,552 | $89,253 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.6 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.5 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Active Listening | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Mechanical | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.4 |
| Administrative | 3.4 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.2 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 69.0% |
| Some college | 20.3% |
| Less than high school | 7.6% |
| Associate's degree | 3.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made.
- Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.
- Trace electrical circuits, following diagrams, and conduct tests with circuit testers and other equipment to locate shorts and grounds.
- Service and repair domestic electrical or gas appliances, such as clothes washers, refrigerators, stoves, and dryers.
- Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring.
- Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.
- Reassemble units after repairs are made, making adjustments and cleaning and lubricating parts as needed.
- Record maintenance and repair work performed on appliances.
Technology Skills
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