U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsRepair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110,320 | 1.8 % | $18.79 | $39,080 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $10.87 | $13.74 | $17.92 | $22.91 | $28.18 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,600 | $28,590 | $37,280 | $47,660 | $58,620 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 31,140 | 5.16 | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 18,110 | 18.23 | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 16,150 | 3.22 | $16.25 | $33,800 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 12,470 | 0.87 | $18.61 | $38,700 |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | 7,310 | 2.32 | $17.31 | $36,000 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | 18,110 | 18.23 | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 31,140 | 5.16 | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | 16,150 | 3.22 | $16.25 | $33,800 |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | 7,310 | 2.32 | $17.31 | $36,000 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 12,470 | 0.87 | $18.61 | $38,700 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | (8) | (8) | $30.76 | $63,980 |
| Warehousing and Storage | 200 | 0.03 | $28.79 | $59,880 |
| Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media | 70 | 0.29 | $26.12 | $54,340 |
| Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 740 | 0.47 | $24.26 | $50,470 |
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | (8) | (8) | $23.19 | $48,240 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,530 | 0.90 | 1.03 | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| Texas | 10,330 | 1.02 | 1.18 | $16.92 | $35,190 |
| New York | 7,800 | 0.94 | 1.08 | $20.46 | $42,550 |
| Florida | 7,420 | 1.04 | 1.20 | $17.79 | $37,010 |
| North Carolina | 4,140 | 1.10 | 1.27 | $18.44 | $38,350 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 3,230 | 1.88 | 2.17 | $16.57 | $34,460 |
| Louisiana | 2,780 | 1.52 | 1.75 | $13.27 | $27,610 |
| North Carolina | 4,140 | 1.10 | 1.27 | $18.44 | $38,350 |
| Georgia | 4,090 | 1.09 | 1.26 | $19.22 | $39,980 |
| Nevada | 1,200 | 1.08 | 1.24 | $19.77 | $41,110 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 310 | 0.48 | 0.55 | $22.06 | $45,880 |
| Minnesota | 2,230 | 0.87 | 1.00 | $21.71 | $45,150 |
| Connecticut | 1,050 | 0.66 | 0.76 | $21.46 | $44,650 |
| Massachusetts | 2,390 | 0.77 | 0.88 | $21.37 | $44,440 |
| New Jersey | 3,080 | 0.82 | 0.94 | $21.34 | $44,390 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,260 | 0.86 | 0.99 | $20.85 | $43,370 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,220 | 1.46 | 1.68 | $20.12 | $41,850 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,830 | 0.74 | 0.86 | $20.88 | $43,440 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,580 | 1.13 | 1.30 | $21.32 | $44,350 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,550 | 1.27 | 1.47 | $19.75 | $41,070 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,230 | 0.63 | 0.73 | $19.78 | $41,150 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,140 | 0.86 | 0.99 | $18.40 | $38,280 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,840 | 1.10 | 1.27 | $22.61 | $47,020 |
| Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division | 1,700 | 1.42 | 1.63 | $20.69 | $43,020 |
| Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN | 1,650 | 2.84 | 3.27 | $16.46 | $34,230 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 550 | 3.31 | 3.81 | $24.28 | $50,490 |
| Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN | 1,650 | 2.84 | 3.27 | $16.46 | $34,230 |
| Montgomery, AL | 390 | 2.47 | 2.85 | $20.69 | $43,030 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 350 | 2.29 | 2.63 | $21.59 | $44,910 |
| Dalton, GA | 120 | 1.96 | 2.26 | $12.94 | $26,910 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,070 | 1.87 | 2.16 | $18.96 | $39,430 |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | 1,360 | 1.79 | 2.06 | $15.41 | $32,060 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 550 | 1.74 | 2.01 | $19.50 | $40,560 |
| Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Deerfield Beach, FL Metropolitan Division | 1,200 | 1.74 | 2.01 | $16.30 | $33,890 |
| Charleston, WV | 240 | 1.70 | 1.95 | $16.49 | $34,290 |
