SOC 499098

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

National Median

$38,860

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,860

Entry Level (10th pct)

$28,770

Experienced (90th pct)

$54,650

Total Employed

97,540

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$28,770 - $33,760
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$33,760 - $46,600
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$46,600 - $54,650

Highest Paying Locations for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

Wheeling, WV-OH

$64,810

+66.8% vs national

Longview-Kelso, WA

$63,360

+63.0% vs national

Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

$63,100

+62.4% vs national

District of Columbia

$61,780

+59.0% vs national

Columbus, IN

$60,990

+56.9% vs national

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Wheeling, WV-OH	$64,810	50
Longview-Kelso, WA	$63,360	40
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$63,100	130
District of Columbia	$61,780	130
Columbus, IN	$60,990	50
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$55,400	60
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$53,640	80
Hawaii	$51,980	430
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$51,380	480
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area	$50,830	30
Twin Falls, ID	$50,260	70
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$49,780	60
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$49,460	270
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$49,170	40
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$48,190	70
Urban Honolulu, HI	$48,130	290
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$47,950	590
St. Cloud, MN	$47,720	40
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$47,700	140
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$47,700	120
Chambersburg, PA	$47,540	30
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$47,450	80
Boulder, CO	$47,390	40
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$47,380	190
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$47,360	170
New York	$47,310	5,220
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$46,800	100
Columbus, OH	$46,690	310
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$46,600	660
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$46,430	110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$46,290	5,660
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$46,280	100
Kingston, NY	$46,280	40
Portland-South Portland, ME	$46,280	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$45,990	1,010
Washington	$45,840	1,370
Reading, PA	$45,830	60
Minnesota	$45,760	1,320
Rochester, MN	$45,760	40
Vallejo, CA	$45,270	100
Merced, CA	$45,260	70
Colorado	$45,240	1,030
Reno, NV	$45,240	160
Madison, WI	$45,120	250
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$45,020	60
Napa, CA	$44,960	40
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$44,680	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$44,620	750
Alaska	$44,520	660
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$44,520	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers?

The national median annual salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is $38,860, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workerss is Wheeling, WV-OH, with a median salary of $64,810.

How much can an experienced Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make?

Top-earning Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workerss (90th percentile) make $54,650 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.