Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for installation, maintenance, and repair occupationss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $63,320 ≈ $30/hr
National median salary $59,620
Total employment 6,086,190 nationwide
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$76,190
- Washington$75,160
- District of Columbia$72,750
- California$71,370
- Hawaii$71,090
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$54,740
- Arkansas$55,040
- West Virginia$56,380
- South Carolina$57,610
- New Mexico$57,860
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $76,190 | $74,780 | $37 | +20.3% | 19,280 |
| 2 | Washington | $75,160 | $69,090 | $36 | +18.7% | 133,880 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $72,750 | $72,000 | $35 | +14.9% | 10,740 |
| 4 | California | $71,370 | $64,660 | $34 | +12.7% | 546,040 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $71,090 | $66,130 | $34 | +12.3% | 26,140 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $70,900 | $65,260 | $34 | +12% | 107,060 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $70,130 | $64,950 | $34 | +10.8% | 54,820 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $69,200 | $63,290 | $33 | +9.3% | 141,990 |
| 9 | New York | $69,020 | $62,600 | $33 | +9% | 324,910 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $68,580 | $61,990 | $33 | +8.3% | 22,760 |
| 11 | Oregon | $68,390 | $61,930 | $33 | +8% | 72,470 |
| 12 | Colorado | $68,080 | $62,570 | $33 | +7.5% | 113,320 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $67,330 | $62,920 | $32 | +6.3% | 101,520 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $66,890 | $61,550 | $32 | +5.6% | 17,340 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $66,790 | $62,190 | $32 | +5.5% | 27,540 |
| 16 | Maryland | $66,310 | $61,250 | $32 | +4.7% | 96,580 |
| 17 | Delaware | $65,520 | $61,480 | $32 | +3.5% | 16,300 |
| 18 | Illinois | $64,960 | $60,660 | $31 | +2.6% | 210,710 |
| 19 | Nevada | $64,640 | $60,660 | $31 | +2.1% | 62,120 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $63,850 | $60,920 | $31 | +0.8% | 16,090 |
| 21 | Vermont | $63,840 | $60,020 | $31 | +0.8% | 10,890 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $63,410 | $60,660 | $30 | +0.1% | 113,170 |
| 23 | Maine | $63,140 | $59,990 | $30 | -0.3% | 28,360 |
| 24 | Virginia | $63,090 | $59,820 | $30 | -0.4% | 155,070 |
| 25 | Montana | $62,660 | $59,070 | $30 | -1% | 23,800 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $61,750 | $59,510 | $30 | -2.5% | 224,700 |
| 27 | Ohio | $61,500 | $59,810 | $30 | -2.9% | 221,770 |
| 28 | Utah | $61,420 | $59,110 | $30 | -3% | 68,180 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $61,400 | $58,980 | $30 | -3% | 45,150 |
| 30 | Iowa | $61,390 | $59,950 | $30 | -3% | 70,010 |
| 31 | Kansas | $61,320 | $58,350 | $29 | -3.2% | 62,250 |
| 32 | Michigan | $61,180 | $58,610 | $29 | -3.4% | 177,090 |
| 33 | Indiana | $60,960 | $58,860 | $29 | -3.7% | 138,290 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $60,920 | $58,890 | $29 | -3.8% | 20,090 |
| 35 | Arizona | $60,770 | $57,290 | $29 | -4% | 140,870 |
| 36 | Idaho | $60,620 | $56,610 | $29 | -4.3% | 39,180 |
| 37 | Georgia | $60,570 | $57,840 | $29 | -4.3% | 206,500 |
| 38 | Missouri | $60,490 | $57,810 | $29 | -4.5% | 118,690 |
| 39 | Texas | $60,240 | $56,690 | $29 | -4.9% | 651,610 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $60,160 | $57,580 | $29 | -5% | 94,130 |
| 41 | Alabama | $59,410 | $56,530 | $29 | -6.2% | 108,070 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $59,360 | $56,400 | $29 | -6.3% | 144,040 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $59,320 | $55,000 | $29 | -6.3% | 92,070 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $58,930 | $56,550 | $28 | -6.9% | 202,630 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $58,230 | $53,030 | $28 | -8% | 95,810 |
| 46 | Florida | $57,910 | $51,670 | $28 | -8.5% | 415,880 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $57,860 | $51,270 | $28 | -8.6% | 37,650 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $57,610 | $55,040 | $28 | -9% | 102,520 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $56,380 | $49,740 | $27 | -11% | 35,400 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $55,040 | $49,610 | $26 | -13.1% | 62,400 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $54,740 | $49,130 | $26 | -13.6% | 58,320 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $79,740 | $81,110 | 5,890 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $76,830 | $82,000 | 25,500 |
| 3 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $76,730 | $73,960 | 7,510 |
| 4 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $76,610 | $77,450 | 2,470 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $76,070 | $81,010 | 63,310 |
| 6 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $75,020 | $75,800 | 2,380 |
| 7 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $74,740 | $77,330 | 7,290 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $74,630 | $78,620 | 71,640 |
| 9 | Vallejo, CA | $74,510 | $76,960 | 6,360 |
| 10 | Anchorage, AK | $73,930 | $74,790 | 9,260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do installation, maintenance, and repair occupations make in the U.S.?
The median installation, maintenance, and repair occupations salary in the United States is $59,620 per year (mean $63,320), and about 80% earn between $37,000 and $96,540.
How much do installation, maintenance, and repair occupations make per hour?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,320 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays installation, maintenance, and repair occupations the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for installation, maintenance, and repair occupations at $76,190 per year (median $74,780).