Statewide pay Government data
Appliance repair technicians in Pennsylvania earn a statewide median of $51,990 a year, 3% above the typical U.S. metro, ranking #20 of 50 states. About 1,010 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
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Pay by city Government data
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhiladelphiaPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $57,710 | $56,273 | 440 |
| PittsburghPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $50,890 | $53,755 | 150 |
| LancasterPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $49,350 | $50,225 | 80 |
| AllentownPENNSYLVANIA · PA | $45,190 | $45,204 | 70 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
Pay outside the cities Government data
BLS also reports pay for Pennsylvania's rural (nonmetropolitan) regions.
BLS OEWS nonmetropolitan areas, May 2025.
The job (national)
Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, with about 2,800 openings a year. Typical training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, appliance repair technicians have 327 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 3.8× the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is overexertion and repetitive strain.
What the work is like Government data
How often appliance repair technicians deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in Pennsylvania Official source
The main state licensing office in Pennsylvania is the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Home improvement contractors register with the state; most trades are licensed locally. It can point you to the right license for appliance repair technicians.
Official Pennsylvania licensing site ↗
Requirements for appliance repair technicians vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in Pennsylvania
All trades in Pennsylvania.