Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$61,800
- Washington$51,130
- Connecticut$49,220
- New York$48,930
- Hawaii$48,160
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Wyoming$34,370
- Arkansas$34,550
- Oklahoma$35,270
- Alabama$35,560
- Mississippi$36,020
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $61,800 | $54,860 | $30 | +49% | 110 |
| 2 | Washington | $51,130 | $46,080 | $25 | +23.2% | 1,110 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $49,220 | $44,370 | $24 | +18.6% | 1,050 |
| 4 | New York | $48,930 | $43,870 | $24 | +17.9% | 5,310 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $48,160 | $46,320 | $23 | +16.1% | 660 |
| 6 | Arizona | $47,030 | $45,560 | $23 | +13.4% | 1,770 |
| 7 | Colorado | $46,530 | $45,610 | $22 | +12.1% | 1,190 |
| 8 | California | $46,360 | $44,670 | $22 | +11.7% | 9,050 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $45,820 | $45,760 | $22 | +10.4% | 560 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $45,600 | $44,950 | $22 | +9.9% | 1,110 |
| 11 | Alaska | $45,510 | $45,740 | $22 | +9.7% | 550 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $44,760 | $45,240 | $22 | +7.9% | 140 |
| 13 | Oregon | $44,530 | $43,300 | $21 | +7.3% | 1,330 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $44,370 | $42,200 | $21 | +6.9% | 1,290 |
| 15 | Maryland | $43,580 | $41,630 | $21 | +5% | 1,770 |
| 16 | Michigan | $43,490 | $43,630 | $21 | +4.8% | 2,180 |
| 17 | Utah | $43,400 | $44,210 | $21 | +4.6% | 410 |
| 18 | Delaware | $43,220 | $40,530 | $21 | +4.2% | 360 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $43,210 | $41,230 | $21 | +4.1% | 3,050 |
| 20 | Illinois | $43,040 | $39,730 | $21 | +3.7% | 1,750 |
| 21 | Maine | $42,160 | $39,520 | $20 | +1.6% | 280 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $42,120 | $39,030 | $20 | +1.5% | 340 |
| 23 | Vermont | $41,820 | $42,630 | $20 | +0.8% | 90 |
| 24 | Virginia | $41,790 | $38,890 | $20 | +0.7% | 3,100 |
| 25 | Ohio | $41,620 | $39,980 | $20 | +0.3% | 1,550 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $41,380 | $44,710 | $20 | -0.3% | 100 |
| 27 | Missouri | $41,330 | $37,110 | $20 | -0.4% | 670 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $41,280 | $41,500 | $20 | -0.5% | 2,540 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $41,230 | $41,600 | $20 | -0.6% | 1,640 |
| 30 | Idaho | $40,650 | $39,250 | $20 | -2% | 430 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $40,620 | $38,490 | $20 | -2.1% | 2,540 |
| 32 | Iowa | $40,410 | $38,690 | $19 | -2.6% | 990 |
| 33 | Montana | $40,300 | $39,430 | $19 | -2.9% | 400 |
| 34 | Florida | $40,200 | $38,710 | $19 | -3.1% | 5,520 |
| 35 | Nevada | $40,190 | $36,610 | $19 | -3.1% | 1,030 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $39,970 | $38,480 | $19 | -3.7% | 2,160 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $39,500 | $38,700 | $19 | -4.8% | 4,400 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $39,260 | $36,950 | $19 | -5.4% | 770 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $38,880 | $37,000 | $19 | -6.3% | 900 |
| 40 | Georgia | $38,600 | $36,640 | $19 | -7% | 3,100 |
| 41 | Indiana | $38,040 | $37,470 | $18 | -8.3% | 1,160 |
| 42 | Texas | $37,840 | $37,000 | $18 | -8.8% | 16,610 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $36,780 | $36,160 | $18 | -11.4% | 3,910 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $36,720 | $35,480 | $18 | -11.5% | 350 |
| 45 | Kansas | $36,210 | $37,430 | $17 | -12.7% | 440 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $36,020 | $35,440 | $17 | -13.2% | 960 |
| 47 | Alabama | $35,560 | $36,140 | $17 | -14.3% | 1,710 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $35,270 | $35,530 | $17 | -15% | 1,820 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $34,550 | $33,630 | $17 | -16.7% | 1,140 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $34,370 | $31,260 | $17 | -17.2% | 160 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 420 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $70,760 | $64,950 | 90 |
| 2 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $64,620 | $59,330 | 40 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,100 | $54,440 | 430 |
| 4 | Twin Falls, ID | $51,490 | $47,060 | 70 |
| 5 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $51,000 | $48,910 | 70 |
| 6 | Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $50,440 | $48,900 | 50 |
| 7 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $50,230 | $54,620 | 30 |
| 8 | Madison, WI | $50,170 | $47,070 | 230 |
| 9 | Napa, CA | $50,150 | $49,930 | 30 |
| 10 | Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,910 | $41,790 | 330 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Mining | $63,230 | $63,300 | 90 |
| 2 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $61,410 | $63,610 | 200 |
| 3 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $60,960 | $62,550 | 980 |
| 4 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | $60,500 | $53,640 | 40 |
| 5 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $60,230 | $61,500 | 50 |
| 6 | Utilities | $58,730 | $61,870 | 1,290 |
| 7 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $58,730 | $61,870 | 1,290 |
| 8 | Natural Gas Distribution | $58,330 | $63,430 | 180 |
| 9 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | $57,990 | $53,030 | — |
| 10 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $57,200 | $54,220 | 60 |
| 11 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $54,350 | $52,560 | 70 |
| 12 | Beverage Manufacturing | $54,300 | $54,100 | 40 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make in the U.S.?
The median helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary in the United States is $39,630 per year (mean $41,490), and about 80% earn between $29,310 and $55,890.
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $41,490 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers at $61,800 per year (median $54,860).
What is the job outlook for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers?
Employment is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 11,800 openings per year.