SOC 49-9098 · May 2025 · United States
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers across the United States is $39,630 per year, measured over 95,580 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $54,860.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 75.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $54,860 and Wyoming pays $31,260.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $54,860 | 110 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $46,320 | 660 | |
| 3 | Washington | $46,080 | 1,110 | |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $45,760 | 560 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $45,740 | 550 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $45,610 | 1,190 | |
| 7 | Arizona | $45,560 | 1,770 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $45,240 | 140 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $44,950 | 1,110 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $44,710 | 100 |
States with the most Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 16,610 | $37,000 | |
| 2 | California | 9,050 | $44,670 | |
| 3 | Florida | 5,520 | $38,710 | |
| 4 | New York | 5,310 | $43,870 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 4,400 | $38,700 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | 3,910 | $36,160 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 3,100 | $36,640 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 3,100 | $38,890 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 3,050 | $41,230 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 2,540 | $41,500 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheeling | $64,620 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose | $55,100 | 430 |
| 3 | Twin Falls | $51,490 | 70 |
| 4 | Olympia | $51,000 | 70 |
| 5 | Longview | $50,230 | 30 |
| 6 | Madison | $50,170 | 230 |
| 7 | Napa | $50,150 | 30 |
| 8 | Denver | $48,580 | 660 |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $48,000 | 50 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $47,460 | 1,010 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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