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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Reno, NV

In Reno, NV, helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn $45,240 at the median — $21.75 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.01), that's roughly $44,788 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,870/month — about 57.4% of take-home, which is tight.

$45K
Median annual
$21.75/hr
Hourly rate
$31K
Entry level (10th %)
$65K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $45K get you in Reno?

Estimated take-home pay$3,199/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$1,870/mo
Rent as % of take-home58.5% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$396/mo
Utilities-$198/mo
Transportation-$347/mo
Healthcare *-$230/mo
Left over$158/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Reno’s Regional Price Parity (101.01). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Reno, NV

Bar chart showing Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary percentiles in Reno, NV: 10th percentile $30,810, 25th percentile $35,500, median $45,240, 75th percentile $52,650, 90th percentile $65,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$31K25th$36KMedian$45K75th$53K90th$65K
Bar chart showing Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary percentiles in Reno, NV: 10th percentile $30,810, 25th percentile $35,500, median $45,240, 75th percentile $52,650, 90th percentile $65,020. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.

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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
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
Oregon$41K+6%1,530
Tennessee$41K+5%3,010
North Dakota$41K+5%100
Pennsylvania$40K+2%2,290
Nevada$40K+2%970
Ohio$39K+1%1,390
Maryland$39K+1%2,580
South Carolina$39K+1%1,550
Indiana$39K+0%1,170
Michigan$39K+0%2,020
Florida$38K-1%6,530
New Jersey$38K-2%3,200
Iowa$38K-2%800
Virginia$38K-3%4,030
Missouri$38K-3%560
Montana$38K-3%370
North Carolina$38K-3%3,750
West Virginia$37K-4%430
Delaware$37K-4%480
Wisconsin$37K-4%1,660
New Mexico$37K-5%720
Kentucky$37K-5%1,230
Texas$37K-6%14,200
Louisiana$36K-7%3,580
Rhode Island$36K-9%200
Wyoming$35K-9%160
Georgia$35K-9%3,310
Alabama$35K-10%1,850
Illinois$35K-10%1,020
Arkansas$35K-10%1,680
Nebraska$34K-13%570
Mississippi$34K-13%990
Oklahoma$34K-14%1,610
Kansas$32K-18%630
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Frequently asked questions

How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make in Reno, NV?

The median is $45,240 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,810, and experienced helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers can clear $65,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $45K enough to live in Reno?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,199/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,870/month, which eats 58.5% 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 Reno?

Reno has a Regional Price Parity of 101.01 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary is worth about $44,788 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.

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