Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in the U.S. is $39,630 ($19.05 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $39,630
- Mean annual wage
- $41,490
- Median hourly wage
- $19.05
- Employment
- 95,580
95,580 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,310 | $14.09 |
| 25th percentile | $34,910 | $16.78 |
| Median (50th) | $39,630 | $19.05 |
| 75th percentile | $46,890 | $22.55 |
| 90th percentile | $55,890 | $26.87 |
Highest-paying states for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $54,860 | 110 |
| Hawaii | $46,320 | 660 |
| Washington | $46,080 | 1,110 |
| New Hampshire | $45,760 | 560 |
| Alaska | $45,740 | 550 |
| Colorado | $45,610 | 1,190 |
| Arizona | $45,560 | 1,770 |
| Rhode Island | $45,240 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $44,950 | 1,110 |
| North Dakota | $44,710 | 100 |
Lowest-paying states
- Wyoming: $31,260 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $33,630 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $35,440 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $35,480 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $35,530 median annual wage
About this occupation
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Typical tasks
- Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
- Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from work stations and other areas.
- Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
- Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
- Diagnose electrical problems and install and rewire electrical components.
- Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 29.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 45.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.1% |
| Associate's degree | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$49,590
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,860
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64,520
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,010
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,770
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,510
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,230
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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