Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $39,630 · Median hourly: $19.05 · Employment: 95,580
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,310 | $14.09 |
| 25th | $34,910 | $16.78 |
| Median | $39,630 | $19.05 |
| 75th | $46,890 | $22.55 |
| 90th | $55,890 | $26.87 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9098
- Total U.S. employment: 95,580
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $29,310, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $55,890 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,140 | $17.37 | -8.8% | 1,710 |
| Alaska | $45,740 | $21.99 | +15.4% | 550 |
| Arizona | $45,560 | $21.90 | +15.0% | 1,770 |
| Arkansas | $33,630 | $16.17 | -15.1% | 1,140 |
| California | $44,670 | $21.48 | +12.7% | 9,050 |
| Colorado | $45,610 | $21.93 | +15.1% | 1,190 |
| Connecticut | $44,370 | $21.33 | +12.0% | 1,050 |
| Delaware | $40,530 | $19.49 | +2.3% | 360 |
| District of Columbia | $54,860 | $26.38 | +38.4% | 110 |
| Florida | $38,710 | $18.61 | -2.3% | 5,520 |
| Georgia | $36,640 | $17.61 | -7.5% | 3,100 |
| Hawaii | $46,320 | $22.27 | +16.9% | 660 |
| Idaho | $39,250 | $18.87 | -1.0% | 430 |
| Illinois | $39,730 | $19.10 | +0.3% | 1,750 |
| Indiana | $37,470 | $18.01 | -5.5% | 1,160 |
| Iowa | $38,690 | $18.60 | -2.4% | 990 |
| Kansas | $37,430 | $18.00 | -5.6% | 440 |
| Kentucky | $37,000 | $17.79 | -6.6% | 900 |
| Louisiana | $36,160 | $17.38 | -8.8% | 3,910 |
| Maine | $39,520 | $19.00 | -0.3% | 280 |
| Maryland | $41,630 | $20.02 | +5.0% | 1,770 |
| Massachusetts | $42,200 | $20.29 | +6.5% | 1,290 |
| Michigan | $43,630 | $20.98 | +10.1% | 2,180 |
| Minnesota | $44,950 | $21.61 | +13.4% | 1,110 |
| Mississippi | $35,440 | $17.04 | -10.6% | 960 |
| Missouri | $37,110 | $17.84 | -6.4% | 670 |
| Montana | $39,430 | $18.96 | -0.5% | 400 |
| Nebraska | $35,480 | $17.06 | -10.5% | 350 |
| Nevada | $36,610 | $17.60 | -7.6% | 1,030 |
| New Hampshire | $45,760 | $22.00 | +15.5% | 560 |
| New Jersey | $41,230 | $19.82 | +4.0% | 3,050 |
| New Mexico | $36,950 | $17.77 | -6.8% | 770 |
| New York | $43,870 | $21.09 | +10.7% | 5,310 |
| North Carolina | $38,700 | $18.60 | -2.3% | 4,400 |
| North Dakota | $44,710 | $21.49 | +12.8% | 100 |
| Ohio | $39,980 | $19.22 | +0.9% | 1,550 |
| Oklahoma | $35,530 | $17.08 | -10.3% | 1,820 |
| Oregon | $43,300 | $20.82 | +9.3% | 1,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,500 | $19.95 | +4.7% | 2,540 |
| Rhode Island | $45,240 | $21.75 | +14.2% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $38,480 | $18.50 | -2.9% | 2,160 |
| Tennessee | $38,490 | $18.51 | -2.9% | 2,540 |
| Texas | $37,000 | $17.79 | -6.6% | 16,610 |
| Utah | $44,210 | $21.26 | +11.6% | 410 |
| Vermont | $42,630 | $20.50 | +7.6% | 90 |
| Virginia | $38,890 | $18.70 | -1.9% | 3,100 |
| Washington | $46,080 | $22.16 | +16.3% | 1,110 |
| West Virginia | $39,030 | $18.76 | -1.5% | 340 |
| Wisconsin | $41,600 | $20.00 | +5.0% | 1,640 |
| Wyoming | $31,260 | $15.03 | -21.1% | 160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers?
The median annual wage for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $39,630 ($19.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 95,580 helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.