49-9031.00

Home Appliance Repairers

Repair, adjust, or install all types of electric or gas household appliances, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and ovens.

High Risk

This role faces substantial AI disruption

More at risk than 72% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 72% probability of automation for this role

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72%

of jobs safer

290

jobs riskier than this

+2.6%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Home Appliance Repairers diagnose and fix household appliances in customer homes—variable environments requiring physical troubleshooting, parts sourcing, and the customer communication that makes service calls successful. AI-assisted diagnostic tools are helping technicians identify fault codes and parts faster, and predictive maintenance AI may reduce some reactive repair demand. Through 2027, the role is stable; right-to-repair trends and appliance complexity create sustained demand for skilled technicians.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$49,410

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+2.6%

As fast as average

Education Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

7.6

8.3

9.1

10.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

If you're a Home Appliance Repairers, consider pivoting toward these lower-risk roles:

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Physical Robots·Risk: 1.5/10·-6.1 pts safer

ChoreographersFaster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.5/10·-6.1 pts safer

Forensic Science TechniciansMuch faster than average

Hybrid Threat·Risk: 1.6/10·-6.0 pts safer

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and PerformanceFaster than average

Human-Centric·Risk: 1.6/10·-6.0 pts safer

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →