SOC 49-9098 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 9 metro areas compared
At $41,930, median pay for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Utica, NY tracks the national median of $39,630 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $41,930, median pay for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Utica, NY tracks the national median of $39,630 closely. Pay ranges from under $34,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,120 to $47,000.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Syracuse records the highest median at $45,270. Of the 351 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 287th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,110 | −13.9% |
| 25th | $37,120 | −6.3% |
| Median (50th) | $41,930 | +5.8% |
| 75th | $47,000 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $63,720 | +60.8% |
| Mean | $43,540 | +9.9% |
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 | Kiryas Joel | $41,060 | 190 | |
| 7 | Kingston | $41,010 | 50 | |
| 8 | Buffalo | $39,580 | 260 | |
| 9 | Binghamton | $38,010 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $41,930 buys what $38,860 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,860US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,930 a year, 5.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,110 to $63,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 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 Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $41,930, or $20.16 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 Utica, NY is 5.8% higher. 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 Utica, NY earns more than $63,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,110 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Utica, 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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