SOC 49-9098 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — Sheboygan
Sheboygan, WI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Sheboygan, WI is $37,910 per year, close to the national median of $39,630 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Sheboygan, WI is $37,910 per year, close to the national median of $39,630 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $33,060 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,910 to $44,730.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Madison leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 210th of 244 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,060 | −16.6% |
| 25th | $37,910 | −4.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,910 | −4.3% |
| 75th | $44,730 | +12.9% |
| 90th | $50,500 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $40,810 | +3.0% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $50,170 | 230 | |
| 2 | Appleton | $44,790 | 90 | |
| 3 | La Crosse | $42,670 | 60 | |
| 4 | Oshkosh | $42,630 | 40 | |
| 5 | Milwaukee | $41,600 | 570 | |
| 6 | Janesville | $39,670 | 40 | |
| 7 | Kenosha | $39,260 | 40 | |
| 8 | Green Bay | $38,430 | 80 | |
| 9 | Fond du Lac | $36,980 | 40 | |
| 10 | Racine | $36,950 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sheboygan run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $37,910 goes as far as $40,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,910 a year, 4.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,060 to $50,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Madison, at $50,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Sheboygan, WI?
The median annual wage is $37,910, or $18.23 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 Sheboygan, WI is 4.3% 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 Sheboygan, WI earns more than $50,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,060 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 Madison, at $50,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Sheboygan, WI. 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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