Median / Average Pay ($)
- $23.38 / hour (BLS.gov) (Maintenance and Repair)
- $17.41 / hour (Zippia.com)
- $21.56 / hour (Talent.com) (Water Restoration)
- $18.31 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
Services Provided
- Water Damage – Dehumidifying, drying, and cleaning areas affected by floods and other water disasters; occasionally coordinating structural repairs with other contractors or professionals.
- Fire and Smoke – Deodorizing areas affected by smoke, removing ash and soot, repairing structures, and assessing, disposing of, or salvaging items (e.g., furniture).
- Mold Remediation – Locating, identifying, and removing mold from structures and objects, as well as treating these areas to prevent additional outbreaks.
- Storm and Wind – Performing repairs required due to severe weather damage, including fixing a house’s damaged roof, siding, and deck.
- Biohazard and Trauma – Engaging cleanups that comply with HAZMAT protocols, cleaning crime scenes, and restoring disaster areas.
- Structural Reconstruction – Rebuilding a structure (such as a home or office building) once the initial cleanup and other preparations are complete.