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AI Work Index

Headline risk

9%

Low Risk

Home appliance repairers

United States AI Work IndexISCO 7311title_match

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

37.3 current · 38.3 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 100%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $49K

Median annual wage

Demand 3%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 2

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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

Task evidence

100% weighted task match · 0% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 49,410

Employment 2024

37.3K

Projected Change (2024–34)

2.6%

Openings (2024–34)

3.1K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 33,28025th pctl: USD 40,280Median: USD 49,41075th pctl: USD 61,750Top 10%: USD 77,800

Demand outlook

Projections published, but no prose outlook available.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: —

Role Profile

Customer serviceAdaptabilityProblem solving and decision making

Tasks

  • 1. Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid. AI use: 0%
  • 3. Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and repair problems. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Disassemble appliances so that problems can be diagnosed and repairs can be made. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Replace worn and defective parts such as switches, bearings, transmissions, belts, gears, circuit boards, or defective wiring. AI use: 0%

Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WorddESCO ESC

Requirements

License required: 5.1%License required: 94.9%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

Telephone Conversations 4.9/5
Contact With Others 4.8/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.7/5
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General 4.7/5
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls 4.6/5
Freedom to Make Decisions 4.5/5

Worker profile

Median age 45.6 · 52K employed

Under 25: 4% · 25–54: 67% · 55+: 27%

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