Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in U.S. (2024)
In U.S., helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn $38,860 at the median — $18.68 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $55K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $39K get you in U.S.?
About helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K.Top earners bring in $55K or more - a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $62K | +59% | 130 |
| Hawaii | $52K | +34% | 430 |
| New York | $47K | +22% | 5,220 |
| Washington | $46K | +18% | 1,370 |
| Minnesota | $46K | +18% | 1,320 |
| Alaska | $45K | +15% | 660 |
| Maine | $44K | +14% | 180 |
| Arizona | $43K | +11% | 1,850 |
| California | $43K | +10% | 10,690 |
| Vermont | $43K | +9% | 160 |
| Connecticut | $42K | +9% | 1,140 |
| New Hampshire | $42K | +8% | 410 |
| Utah | $42K | +7% | 740 |
| Massachusetts | $42K | +7% | 1,570 |
| Idaho | $42K | +7% | 470 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make in U.S.?
The median is $38,860 a year - that works out to about $18.68 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,770, and experienced helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers can clear $54,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,772/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 50.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary is worth about $38,860 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.