Career Opportunities in the Appliance Repair Trade
"Many employers in the appliance repair trade are experiencing difficulty in finding enough qualified technicians to meet the high demand for their services. And the situation is compounded by the fact that, in general, appliances are getting more and more sophisticated and packed with electronics. So it is essential that repair techs have the right skills for the job.
That's why a lot of opportunities are expected to continue becoming available for appliance service technicians who've undergone formal training. And just pause and consider how many appliances exist in America that may need repairs in the coming years. For example, in the decade from 2005 through 2014, shipments of major laundry and kitchen appliances within the U.S. totaled more than 584 million units.*
Home appliance repairers in the U.S. earned $18.66 per hour, on average, in 2015. For full-time work, that translates to yearly pay of about $38,820. However, some repair techs made over $29.19 per hour ($60,700 yearly). And, in some states, the pay can go even higher.**
Companies Like Sears Home services, A&E, VIA Home services all utilize services of well trained and certified technicians."
* Statista, website last visited on June 19, 2015.
** Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment Statistics, website last visited on April 14, 2016.
