49 Series · SOC 49-3092
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $52,000
- Median / year
- $77,960
- Top 10% earn
- +11.5%
- Growth '23–'33
- 17,430
- US workers
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earn a median of $52,000 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $52,000, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $36,120 (10th percentile) to $77,960 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 17,430 US workers. California pays the most ($68,240), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians earn a median of $52,000, putting them below the typical US occupation and higher than 37% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, it ranks #35 of 51 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 11.5% by 2033.
- $52,000
- Median annual wage
- Top 63%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #35 of 51
- in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
- 2.2×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: California at $68,240. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians (SOC 49-3092) pays a national median of $52,000 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $36,120 at the 10th percentile to $77,960 at the 90th, with a mean of $56,440 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 17,430 Americans work in this occupation across 45 reporting states and 91 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +11.5% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as much faster than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 2,800 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and long-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of B for this role, with a fatality rate of 8.1 per 100,000 and injury rate of 3 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. California pays the highest state median at $68,240, which is +31% above the national figure. The top metro is Vallejo, CA at $75,550 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$52,000
per year
Median Hourly
$25.00/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$56,440
average
Employment
17,430
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$52,000 Bottom 37% higher than 37% of 825 US occupations
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 49-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 49-series occupations with growth data, Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians sits on the faster-growing side at +11.5% growth and $52,000 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+11.5%
Much faster than average
Annual Openings
2,800
per year (projected)
Typical Education
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-Job Training
Long-term on-the-job training
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
8.1/100K
Injury Rate
3/100
Danger Index
16/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ Diagnose and repair furnace or air conditioning systems.
- ▸ Connect electrical systems to outside power sources, and activate switches to test the operation of appliances or light fixtures.
- ▸ Examine or test operation of parts or systems to ensure completeness of repairs.
- ▸ Repair plumbing or propane gas lines, using caulking compounds and plastic or copper pipe.
- ▸ Inspect recreational vehicles to diagnose problems and perform necessary adjustment, repair, or overhaul.
- ▸ Locate and repair frayed wiring, broken connections, or incorrect wiring, using ohmmeters, soldering irons, tape, or hand tools.
- ▸ Confer with customers, read work orders, or examine vehicles needing repair to determine the nature and extent of damage.
- ▸ Repair leaks with caulking compound or replace pipes, using pipe wrenches.
- ▸ Inspect, repair, or replace brake systems.
- ▸ Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of toilets or sinks.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$36,120
25th Percentile
$44,920
Median
$52,000
75th Percentile
$63,890
90th Percentile
$77,960
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $68,240 | +31% above national |
| 2 | Nevada | $65,200 | +25% above national |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $62,090 | +19% above national |
| 4 | North Carolina | $62,000 | +19% above national |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $61,470 | +18% above national |
| 6 | Colorado | $60,760 | +17% above national |
| 7 | New Jersey | $60,760 | +17% above national |
| 8 | Florida | $60,560 | +16% above national |
| 9 | Minnesota | $59,410 | +14% above national |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $58,990 | +13% above national |
| 11 | Tennessee | $58,440 | +12% above national |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $58,390 | +12% above national |
| 13 | Utah | $58,090 | +12% above national |
| 14 | New York | $57,720 | +11% above national |
| 15 | Montana | $57,310 | +10% above national |
| 16 | Indiana | $56,750 | +9% above national |
| 17 | Nebraska | $56,510 | +9% above national |
| 18 | South Carolina | $56,490 | +9% above national |
| 19 | Wyoming | $56,200 | +8% above national |
| 20 | Oregon | $54,570 | +5% above national |
| 21 | Alaska | $54,410 | +5% above national |
| 22 | Ohio | $54,350 | +5% above national |
| 23 | Georgia | $53,290 | +2% above national |
| 24 | Washington | $52,280 | +1% above national |
| 25 | Connecticut | $51,460 | 1% below national |
| 26 | North Dakota | $50,390 | 3% below national |
| 27 | New Mexico | $49,720 | 4% below national |
| 28 | Texas | $49,710 | 4% below national |
| 29 | Idaho | $49,550 | 5% below national |
| 30 | Arizona | $49,250 | 5% below national |
| 31 | Maine | $48,990 | 6% below national |
| 32 | Arkansas | $48,800 | 6% below national |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $48,240 | 7% below national |
| 34 | Iowa | $48,030 | 8% below national |
| 35 | Kentucky | $47,800 | 8% below national |
| 36 | Alabama | $47,760 | 8% below national |
| 37 | Illinois | $47,600 | 8% below national |
| 38 | Missouri | $46,980 | 10% below national |
| 39 | Mississippi | $46,400 | 11% below national |
| 40 | Louisiana | $45,390 | 13% below national |
| 41 | Kansas | $45,020 | 13% below national |
| 42 | Michigan | $41,600 | 20% below national |
| 43 | Virginia | $41,280 | 21% below national |
| 44 | South Dakota | $39,820 | 23% below national |
| 45 | West Virginia | $35,920 | 31% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo, CA | $75,550 | +45% above national |
| 2 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $72,380 | +39% above national |
| 3 | Jacksonville, FL | $71,980 | +38% above national |
| 4 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $71,690 | +38% above national |
| 5 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $71,200 | +37% above national |
| 6 | Redding, CA | $70,720 | +36% above national |
| 7 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $69,300 | +33% above national |
| 8 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $66,190 | +27% above national |
| 9 | Reno, NV | $65,200 | +25% above national |
| 10 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $64,480 | +24% above national |
| 11 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $63,420 | +22% above national |
| 12 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $63,410 | +22% above national |
| 13 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $62,710 | +21% above national |
| 14 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $62,690 | +21% above national |
| 15 | Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $62,200 | +20% above national |
| 16 | Worcester, MA | $61,460 | +18% above national |
| 17 | North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $61,400 | +18% above national |
| 18 | Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $61,160 | +18% above national |
| 19 | Greeley, CO | $60,970 | +17% above national |
| 20 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $60,660 | +17% above national |
| 21 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $60,540 | +16% above national |
| 22 | West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $60,140 | +16% above national |
| 23 | Tucson, AZ | $60,030 | +15% above national |
| 24 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $59,970 | +15% above national |
| 25 | Ocala, FL | $59,860 | +15% above national |
| 26 | Tulsa, OK | $59,840 | +15% above national |
| 27 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $59,820 | +15% above national |
| 28 | Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $59,240 | +14% above national |
| 29 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $59,030 | +14% above national |
| 30 | Hammond, LA | $58,240 | +12% above national |
| 31 | Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $58,240 | +12% above national |
| 32 | Ogden, UT | $58,090 | +12% above national |
| 33 | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $57,720 | +11% above national |
| 34 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $57,460 | +11% above national |
| 35 | South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $57,410 | +10% above national |
| 36 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $57,290 | +10% above national |
| 37 | Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $57,150 | +10% above national |
| 38 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $56,980 | +10% above national |
| 39 | Cleveland, OH | $56,870 | +9% above national |
| 40 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $56,570 | +9% above national |
| 41 | Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $56,430 | +9% above national |
| 42 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $55,770 | +7% above national |
| 43 | Waco, TX | $54,120 | +4% above national |
| 44 | Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $53,290 | +2% above national |
| 45 | Lubbock, TX | $52,840 | +2% above national |
| 46 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $52,300 | +1% above national |
| 47 | Albuquerque, NM | $51,800 | same as national |
| 48 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $51,490 | 1% below national |
| 49 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $51,480 | 1% below national |
| 50 | Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $50,860 | 2% below national |
| 51 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $50,630 | 3% below national |
| 52 | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $50,430 | 3% below national |
| 53 | Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $50,370 | 3% below national |
| 54 | Boise City, ID | $49,990 | 4% below national |
| 55 | Reading, PA | $49,990 | 4% below national |
| 56 | Bend, OR | $49,920 | 4% below national |
| 57 | Billings, MT | $49,920 | 4% below national |
| 58 | Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $49,880 | 4% below national |
| 59 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $49,730 | 4% below national |
| 60 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $49,440 | 5% below national |
| 61 | Grants Pass, OR | $49,410 | 5% below national |
| 62 | Birmingham, AL | $49,250 | 5% below national |
| 63 | Coeur d'Alene, ID | $48,760 | 6% below national |
| 64 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $48,580 | 7% below national |
| 65 | Spartanburg, SC | $48,470 | 7% below national |
| 66 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $48,120 | 7% below national |
| 67 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $48,030 | 8% below national |
| 68 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $48,010 | 8% below national |
| 69 | Idaho Falls, ID | $48,000 | 8% below national |
| 70 | Huntsville, AL | $47,760 | 8% below national |
| 71 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $47,340 | 9% below national |
| 72 | Anchorage, AK | $47,300 | 9% below national |
| 73 | Springfield, MO | $47,010 | 10% below national |
| 74 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $46,980 | 10% below national |
| 75 | Missoula, MT | $46,750 | 10% below national |
| 76 | Tyler, TX | $46,700 | 10% below national |
| 77 | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $46,490 | 11% below national |
| 78 | Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $46,370 | 11% below national |
| 79 | Toledo, OH | $46,280 | 11% below national |
| 80 | Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $46,220 | 11% below national |
| 81 | Pittsburgh, PA | $46,210 | 11% below national |
| 82 | Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $45,690 | 12% below national |
| 83 | Bangor, ME | $45,430 | 13% below national |
| 84 | Terre Haute, IN | $45,260 | 13% below national |
| 85 | Wichita, KS | $45,020 | 13% below national |
| 86 | Omaha, NE-IA | $43,610 | 16% below national |
| 87 | North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $41,560 | 20% below national |
| 88 | Richmond, VA | $41,280 | 21% below national |
| 89 | Joplin, MO-KS | $41,240 | 21% below national |
| 90 | Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $35,950 | 31% below national |
| 91 | Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $34,570 | 34% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $63,890/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: California leads at $68,240/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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