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Installation, maintenance and repair careers

Every installation, maintenance and repair role with a TryHired career hub: what the job is, what it pays, and how to get hired.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · O*NET 31.0
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TryHired covers 12 installation, maintenance and repair occupations. The highest median pay among them is Lineman ($95,320, BLS May 2025).

Roles

12 installation, maintenance and repair roles

Mechanic$50,620 medianHVAC Technician$61,010 medianLineman$95,320 medianDiesel Mechanic$61,770 medianAircraft Mechanic$79,870 medianWind Turbine Technician$64,120 medianMaintenance Technician$49,590 medianMotorcycle Mechanic$48,580 medianAvionics Technician$82,280 medianRigger$62,640 medianMaintenance Worker$60,850 medianCommercial Diver$72,990 median
Where these careers work

Industries employing this field

Data Share of all jobs in installation and repair occupations (SOC 49-0000) by industry, 2025, BLS Employment Matrix.

  1. Repair and maintenance10.5% of jobs in this field · +8.7% projected change here 2025–35
  2. Specialty trade contractors8.8% of jobs in this field · +10.0% projected change here 2025–35
  3. Motor vehicle and parts dealers8.3% of jobs in this field · +5.1% projected change here 2025–35
  4. Government, excluding state and local education and hospitals7.2% of jobs in this field · +1.9% projected change here 2025–35
  5. Real estate5.8% of jobs in this field · +5.6% projected change here 2025–35
  6. Merchant wholesalers, durable goods5.6% of jobs in this field · +10.1% projected change here 2025–35
  7. Administrative and support services4.1% of jobs in this field · +2.6% projected change here 2025–35
  8. Educational services; state, local, and private2.9% of jobs in this field · +0.8% projected change here 2025–35

Industry career maps: Careers in real estate · Careers in education · Careers in government

Sources: BLS 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (share of the occupation's jobs, projected change) and BLS OEWS May 2025 industry estimates (mean wage). Different industry estimates are not a pay forecast for any person.