Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations in California

50 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations include mechanics, technicians, and repair workers who install and maintain machinery, equipment, and systems. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in California.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$122,520	$115,910	11,070
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$117,850	$115,820	1,880
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$94,280	$93,930	4,100
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers	$92,350	$84,450	10,300
Avionics Technicians	$90,270	$91,110	1,440
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$89,880	$96,200	51,520
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$86,640	$90,560	1,250
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$84,910	$85,750	12,820
Riggers	$83,320	$86,490	3,470
Signal and Track Switch Repairers	$82,650	$88,830	350
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$79,340	$80,100	860
Millwrights	$78,810	$84,190	2,490
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$78,060	$83,150	21,170
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment	$78,020	$81,710	5,140
Wind Turbine Service Technicians	$75,330	$85,630	390
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$74,580	$77,680	15,240
Medical Equipment Repairers	$73,860	$78,530	6,010
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$73,840	$75,680	25,790
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other	$72,270	$75,580	1,610
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$70,650	$70,350	21,730
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers	$70,310	$66,630	1,600
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers	$67,060	$63,320	350
Rail Car Repairers	$66,740	$73,680	650
Maintenance Workers, Machinery	$66,120	$68,420	3,730
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers	$66,010	$71,680	7,390
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$65,290	$74,470	34,020
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians	$65,030	$64,840	1,260
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$63,370	$64,770	62,110
Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$62,570	$66,820	14,670
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers	$62,270	$68,490	3,520
Locksmiths and Safe Repairers	$61,500	$65,800	2,130
Commercial Divers	$61,100	$98,210	—
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians	$59,930	$56,760	1,800
Mechanical Door Repairers	$58,640	$58,870	3,130
Motorcycle Mechanics	$58,620	$58,290	1,540
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$56,030	$59,270	132,250
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles	$55,190	$57,040	1,270
Watch and Clock Repairers	$54,490	$67,180	—
Home Appliance Repairers	$51,460	$55,630	2,460
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers	$50,680	$52,780	3,490
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$50,520	$56,790	27,450
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics	$49,780	$53,360	2,580
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$49,610	$56,590	4,360
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers	$49,530	$52,960	100
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers	$47,900	$52,420	7,460
Bicycle Repairers	$47,610	$47,500	2,240
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers	$47,460	$50,490	2,240
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners	$45,410	$47,650	600
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	$42,700	$44,600	10,690
Tire Repairers and Changers	$42,420	$44,540	10,300