SOC 49-9098 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — Buffalo
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY · 9 metro areas compared
At $39,580, median pay for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Buffalo, NY tracks the national median of $39,630 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,580, median pay for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Buffalo, NY tracks the national median of $39,630 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,720 to $49,780.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.79 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Syracuse records the highest median at $45,270. Of the 586 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 512th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,170 | −11.3% |
| 25th | $37,720 | −4.8% |
| Median (50th) | $39,580 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $49,780 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $59,240 | +49.5% |
| Mean | $44,560 | +12.4% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $45,270 | 160 | |
| 2 | New York | $43,870 | 5,700 | |
| 3 | Glens Falls | $42,790 | 40 | |
| 4 | Albany | $42,360 | 260 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $42,120 | 360 | |
| 6 | Utica | $41,930 | 50 | |
| 7 | Kiryas Joel | $41,060 | 190 | |
| 8 | Kingston | $41,010 | 50 | |
| 9 | Binghamton | $38,010 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Buffalo run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $39,580 buys what $36,682 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,580 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,170 to $59,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Syracuse, at $45,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Buffalo, NY?
The median annual wage is $39,580, or $19.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,630, so pay in Buffalo, NY is 0.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Buffalo, NY earns more than $59,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Syracuse, at $45,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Buffalo, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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