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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment3,680
Mean wage$25.51
Entry wage$17.30
10th percentile wage$16.00
50th percentile wage$23.64
90th percentile wage$37.07
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Financial Activities1,11030.3%
Education and Health Services65017.8%
Manufacturing56015.2%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities40010.8%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities400$30.34
Public Administration290$29.49
Manufacturing560$26.88
Professional and Business Services190$24.23
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (49-9071)
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. Excludes Facilities Managers (11-3013) and Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $23.64 $29.49 -$5.85
2022$22.81+3.6%$28.46+3.6%-$5.64
2021$21.76+4.9%$27.14+4.9%-$5.38
2020$21.05+3.4%$26.26+3.4%-$5.20
2019$20.34+3.5%$25.37+3.5%-$5.03
2018$19.87+2.4%$24.79+2.4%-$4.91
2017$19.42+2.3%$24.22+2.3%-$4.80
2016$18.92+2.6%$23.60+2.6%-$4.68
2015$18.60+1.7%$23.21+1.7%-$4.60
2014$18.18+2.3%$22.68+2.3%-$4.49
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $23.64 $25.78 -$2.13
2022$22.81+3.6%$24.92+3.4%-$2.11
2021$21.76+4.9%$23.58+5.7%-$1.82
2020$21.05+3.4%$22.77+3.5%-$1.72
2019$20.34+3.5%$22.13+2.9%-$1.78
2018$19.87+2.4%$21.48+3.0%-$1.60
2017$19.42+2.3%$20.87+2.9%-$1.44
2016$18.92+2.6%$20.38+2.4%-$1.46
2015$18.60+1.7%$19.86+2.6%-$1.25
2014$18.18+2.3%$19.44+2.2%-$1.26
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $25.37  2,290  
North Central $23.64  3,680  
Eastern $23.63  1,490  
South Central $23.62  2,550  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $23.64  3,680  
South Central $23.62  2,550  
Southwest $25.37  2,290  
Northwest $23.02  1,750  
Wages in other areas
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