Appliances · CA

Appliances costs in Fresno, CA

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

How this market compares

Practical cut for Fresno: published OEWS wages for Home Appliance Repairers, then the same estimating math we use everywhere. Mean hourly pay here sits about 2% below the national OEWS mean.

Among 160 OEWS areas with published Appliances wages, Fresno ranks #63 nationally on mean hourly pay ($26.38). Inside CA, that is rank 9 of 10 published areas. Percentile spread: $18.68–$34.72. Median sits at $27.01.

Local employment for this SOC is roughly 90 workers (OEWS May 2025). Nationwide that occupation is about 32,150. Sample jobs: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $497 here vs $502 U.S. (1% below); Microwave Repair mid estimate $184 here vs $186 U.S. (1% below); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $826 here vs $832 U.S. (1% below).

Same-state comparison: Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ($26.73, 0.35 higher); San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ($25.67, 0.71 lower); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ($27.61, 1.23 higher).

Local tip: Hot kitchens and garages cook electronics — ask whether the bid covers a service call if the board fails again in peak season.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement$295$497$895
Microwave Repair$77$184$396
Dishwasher Replacement$493$826$1,730
Dishwasher Repair$67$199$466
Electric Range Replacement$723$1,105$2,228
Gas Range Replacement$821$1,234$2,315
Electric Cooktop Replacement$673$1,105$2,315
Wall Oven Replacement$1,090$2,032$3,399
Refrigerator Repair$87$278$703
Washing Machine Repair$77$258$540
Clothes Dryer Repair$67$179$416
Mean hourly wage
$26.38
Median hourly
$27.01
p10 – p90
$18.68 – $34.72

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What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Appliance (49-9031)$26.38/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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