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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-9098 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers



Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota 608$21.30/hr$16.51/hr$17.17/hr$20.73/hr$23.44/hr$28.58/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction140$21.63/hr
Manufacturing60$24.18/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities580$23.44/hr
Information50$16.64/hr
Financial Activities30$19.69/hr
Professional and Business Services40$20.44/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services310$19.69/hr
Public Administration110$25.46/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 20$20.13/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 30$20.78/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 40$21.85/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 40$22.49/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 40$23.45/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 50$19.93/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50$17.70/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 60$20.73/hr3.5%
Southwest Balance of State 100$22.74/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 120$23.44/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 130$23.44/hr7.1%
Central Minnesota 140$21.91/hr7.7%
Southwest Minnesota 140$22.74/hr6.0%
Northwest Balance of State 140$23.44/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 150$23.44/hr6.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 650$21.93/hr5.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 750$21.93/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,320$22.49/hr6.3%




  • Prepare work stations for use by mechanics and repairers.
  • Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  • Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
  • Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
  • Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
  • Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
  • Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  • Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent defects and corrosion.
  • Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  • Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist more skilled workers with similar tasks.