SOC 49-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other — Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Montgomery, AL is $55,060 per year, 11.8% above the national median of $49,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Montgomery, AL is $55,060 per year, 11.8% above the national median of $49,230. Half of workers earn between $43,860 and $62,640. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,530 and the ninetieth at $76,200.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Anniston records the highest median at $58,610. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | −27.8% |
| 25th | $43,860 | −10.9% |
| Median (50th) | $55,060 | +11.8% |
| 75th | $62,640 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $76,200 | +54.8% |
| Mean | $56,370 | +14.5% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anniston | $58,610 | 170 | |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa | $49,040 | 60 | |
| 3 | Huntsville | $47,920 | 160 | |
| 4 | Auburn | $47,600 | 40 | |
| 5 | Birmingham | $45,200 | 330 | |
| 6 | Mobile | $45,080 | 100 | |
| 7 | Florence | $40,670 | 50 | |
| 8 | Daphne | $39,120 | 60 | |
| 9 | Decatur | $38,940 | 50 | |
| 10 | Dothan | $38,010 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montgomery run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $55,060 goes as far as $62,005 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,005US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,060 a year, 11.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,530 to $76,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anniston, at $58,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Montgomery, AL?
The median annual wage is $55,060, or $26.47 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 $49,230, so pay in Montgomery, AL is 11.8% 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 Montgomery, AL earns more than $76,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,530 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 Anniston, at $58,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Montgomery, AL. 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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