Appliance Repair Program in Minnesota

This hub covers what you need to know about pursuing appliance repair training in Minnesota. It brings together information on program structure, wage data, career outlook, and next steps — so you can make a grounded decision before enrolling.

Appliance repair is a hands-on trade. Technicians diagnose and fix residential and commercial equipment: refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and more. The work is largely independent, often involving direct contact with customers in their homes or at service centers.

In Minnesota, the occupation employed around 620 people as of May 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The median hourly wage for home appliance repairers in Minnesota was $29.14 per hour in 2025, based on Minnesota DEED OES data — above both the statewide all-occupation median of $26.22 per hour and the nationwide OES comparison median of $24.13 per hour.

Nationally, BLS projects 8 percent growth for this occupation over the 2024–2034 period, with roughly 34,500 openings per year expected across that window.

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An appliance repair program in Minnesota can prepare you to diagnose and service the refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, and ranges that Minnesota households depend on year-round.

The pages in this cluster break the field into focused topics: what the work involves day to day, how Minnesota wages compare to national figures, what a training path looks like, and how to move from coursework into the workforce. Minnesota DEED data puts the 2025 median hourly wage for home appliance repairers at $29.14, above the statewide all-occupations median of $26.22. BLS projects 8 percent growth nationally from 2024 to 2034, with roughly 34,500 openings per year across that period.

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