Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers to increase by 5.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 97,100 to 102,200 jobs. Its estimate of 13,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($39,630), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
97,100
Projected employment (2034)
102,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
13,600
Pay & Preparation
$39,630
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting (3.12/5) • Monitoring (3.12/5) • Active Listening (3.12/5) • Repairing (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Equipment Maintenance (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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