General maintenance and repair workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$48,620
~$23/hr · ~$4,052/mo
US Jobs
1.6M
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core of this occupation involves physical labor, manual dexterity, and real-time problem-solving in unpredictable physical environments, which are currently beyond the reach of AI and robotics. AI may assist with peripheral tasks like diagnosing equipment issues via computer vision or managing supply orders, but the primary work of repairing buildings and machinery remains a hands-on human requirement.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, ILBEST VALUE | $57,830 | Below avg (86.7) | $66,731 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $60,610 | Below avg (90.9) | $66,681 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $56,100 | Below avg (87.6) | $64,049 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $56,230 | Below avg (89.3) | $62,967 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $57,010 | Below avg (90.8) | $62,784 |
| Grand Island, NE | $54,470 | Below avg (87.1) | $62,509 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $55,100 | Below avg (88.2) | $62,456 |
| Peoria, IL | $55,370 | Below avg (88.8) | $62,330 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $57,330 | Below avg (92.5) | $61,948 |
| Mankato, MN | $54,180 | Below avg (87.6) | $61,816 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $53,810 | Below avg (87.2) | $61,722 |
| Twin Falls, ID * | $55,120 | Below avg (89.4) | $61,637 |
| Appleton, WI | $56,810 | Below avg (93.7) | $60,606 |
| Kankakee, IL | $55,030 | Below avg (92.4) | $59,534 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $51,480 | Below avg (87.1) | $59,115 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$23/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,052/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)