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Virginia employs 148,450 Installation, Maintenance & Repair professionals across 47 occupations. Explore salary ranges, top paying jobs, and career opportunities within the Installation, Maintenance & Repair industry.
The best-compensated occupations within Installation, Maintenance & Repair in Virginia, based on median salary data.
Complete breakdown of all occupations in the Installation, Maintenance & Repair industry in Virginia, sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Click any job title for state-specific salary details.
| # | Job Title | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Employment | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $99,390 | $91,040 | 910 | $47/hr |
| 2 | Signal and Track Switch Repairers | $95,620 | $92,530 | 170 | $45/hr |
| 3 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | $87,860 | $81,150 | 240 | $42/hr |
| 4 | Avionics Technicians | $85,660 | $85,220 | 250 | $41/hr |
| 5 | Rail Car Repairers | $83,720 | $73,670 | 210 | $40/hr |
| 6 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $82,200 | $86,570 | 2,260 | $39/hr |
| 7 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $80,770 | $84,880 | 16,910 | $38/hr |
| 8 | Watch and Clock Repairers | $80,410 | $66,130 | N/A | $38/hr |
| 9 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | $79,090 | $75,990 | 4,120 | $38/hr |
| 10 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $76,590 | $78,430 | 2,920 | $36/hr |
| 11 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | $71,320 | $70,060 | 1,570 | $34/hr |
| 12 | Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $68,000 | $71,360 | 820 | $32/hr |
| 13 | Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers | $67,790 | $71,470 | 660 | $32/hr |
| 14 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $65,500 | $67,390 | 1,420 | $31/hr |
| 15 | Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers | $65,170 | $59,680 | N/A | $31/hr |
| 16 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,020 | $67,320 | 9,470 | $30/hr |
| 17 | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $63,950 | $65,460 | 4,340 | $30/hr |
| 18 | Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers | $63,690 | $61,930 | 570 | $30/hr |
| 19 | Riggers | $63,620 | $61,830 | 1,920 | $30/hr |
| 20 | Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians | $63,450 | $72,500 | N/A | $30/hr |
| 21 | Commercial Divers | $62,340 | $67,250 | N/A | $29/hr |
| 22 | Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers | $61,340 | $64,360 | 3,310 | $29/hr |
| 23 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | $61,090 | $61,590 | 8,070 | $29/hr |
| 24 | Medical Equipment Repairers | $61,070 | $66,720 | 1,360 | $29/hr |
| 25 | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | $60,790 | $61,210 | 2,130 | $29/hr |
| 26 | Home Appliance Repairers | $59,820 | $67,390 | 870 | $28/hr |
| 27 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $59,730 | $61,190 | 14,690 | $28/hr |
| 28 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $59,330 | $61,600 | 17,880 | $28/hr |
| 29 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | $57,760 | $69,830 | 3,720 | $27/hr |
| 30 | Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers | $56,310 | $55,360 | 370 | $27/hr |
| 31 | Locksmiths and Safe Repairers | $53,590 | $56,140 | 430 | $25/hr |
| 32 | Millwrights | $51,430 | $56,020 | 690 | $24/hr |
| 33 | Mechanical Door Repairers | $50,880 | $55,600 | 380 | $24/hr |
| 34 | Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | $50,500 | $46,510 | 30 | $24/hr |
| 35 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,470 | $53,350 | 34,540 | $23/hr |
| 36 | Motorcycle Mechanics | $49,400 | $52,680 | 300 | $23/hr |
| 37 | Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles | $49,210 | $49,300 | 440 | $23/hr |
| 38 | Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | $47,730 | $47,410 | 650 | $22/hr |
| 39 | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $47,700 | $48,630 | 460 | $22/hr |
| 40 | Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics | $47,480 | $51,020 | 1,240 | $22/hr |
| 41 | Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners | $45,140 | $45,420 | 120 | $21/hr |
| 42 | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | $44,750 | $48,850 | 1,530 | $21/hr |
| 43 | Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $44,720 | $44,810 | 420 | $21/hr |
| 44 | Tire Repairers and Changers | $42,370 | $42,900 | 2,430 | $20/hr |
| 45 | Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians | $41,280 | $49,790 | 340 | $19/hr |
| 46 | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $38,890 | $41,790 | 3,100 | $18/hr |
| 47 | Bicycle Repairers | $36,420 | $38,630 | 190 | $17/hr |
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Virginia has 47 Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupations with 148,450 total employed workers (2025 BLS data).
The highest-paying Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupation in Virginia is Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay with a median salary of $99,390/year.
The average median salary across 47 Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupations in Virginia is $61,667/year.
Salaries in Installation, Maintenance & Repair in Virginia range from $25,810 (entry-level) to $125,170 (senior) across all occupations.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes organize jobs into groups. Installation, Maintenance & Repair occupations use SOC prefix 49. Data comes from BLS OEWS.
Data: BLS OEWS 2025. Salary figures represent May 2025 compensation for occupations classified under SOC code 49* in Virginia. Percentile ranges (P10–P90) reflect the lowest and highest earning 10% of workers. Our Methodology · Data Sources