Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in North Carolina
In North Carolina, helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn $37,660 at the median — $18.1 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in North Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina
Entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by metro in North Carolina
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $42K | +12% | 910 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $41K | +8% | 80 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $40K | +6% | 140 |
| Asheville | $38K | +2% | 110 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $38K | +2% | 620 |
| Wilmington | $37K | -1% | 210 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $37K | -2% | 290 |
| Burlington | $36K | -4% | 70 |
| Winston-Salem | $36K | -4% | 240 |
| Greenville | $36K | -4% | 60 |
| Fayetteville | $36K | -6% | 140 |
| Goldsboro | $35K | -7% | 30 |
| Jacksonville | $35K | -8% | 60 |
Showing 1–10 of 13 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $37,660 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,970, and experienced helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers can clear $48,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in North Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,550/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 50.4% 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 North Carolina?
North Carolina 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 $40,643 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.