Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all others 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 $53,850 ≈ $26/hr
National median salary $49,230
Total employment 176,300 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.4%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 21,500 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 221,200 → 226,500 (+5,400)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$83,760
- Hawaii$75,070
- Washington$68,500
- Massachusetts$63,590
- District of Columbia$62,680
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Florida$48,210
- Texas$48,520
- Alabama$49,150
- Mississippi$49,770
- Nebraska$49,910
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $83,760 | $75,360 | $40 | +55.5% | 100 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $75,070 | $74,260 | $36 | +39.4% | 970 |
| 3 | Washington | $68,500 | $63,080 | $33 | +27.2% | 3,550 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $63,590 | $59,890 | $31 | +18.1% | 1,240 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $62,680 | $59,320 | $30 | +16.4% | 130 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $62,370 | $60,250 | $30 | +15.8% | 2,140 |
| 7 | Maine | $61,550 | $61,380 | $30 | +14.3% | 1,230 |
| 8 | Illinois | $60,360 | $55,780 | $29 | +12.1% | 5,350 |
| 9 | New York | $59,290 | $56,900 | $29 | +10.1% | 5,390 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $59,210 | $59,890 | $28 | +10% | 180 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $58,960 | $56,110 | $28 | +9.5% | 2,490 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $57,370 | $52,040 | $28 | +6.5% | 790 |
| 13 | Oregon | $57,240 | $52,230 | $28 | +6.3% | 2,650 |
| 14 | California | $56,780 | $51,230 | $27 | +5.4% | 23,630 |
| 15 | Missouri | $56,680 | $52,000 | $27 | +5.3% | 2,390 |
| 16 | Colorado | $56,220 | $50,840 | $27 | +4.4% | 4,980 |
| 17 | Idaho | $55,780 | $51,680 | $27 | +3.6% | 990 |
| 18 | Utah | $55,660 | $53,110 | $27 | +3.4% | 2,750 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $55,330 | $50,660 | $27 | +2.7% | 7,970 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $55,300 | $49,420 | $27 | +2.7% | 970 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $55,040 | $51,310 | $26 | +2.2% | 1,110 |
| 22 | Vermont | $55,010 | $51,030 | $26 | +2.2% | 580 |
| 23 | Maryland | $54,470 | $49,950 | $26 | +1.2% | 4,200 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $54,440 | $48,260 | $26 | +1.1% | 100 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $54,130 | $49,030 | $26 | +0.5% | 460 |
| 26 | Nevada | $53,770 | $50,190 | $26 | -0.1% | 4,000 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $53,720 | $49,920 | $26 | -0.2% | 3,970 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $53,390 | $45,830 | $26 | -0.9% | 1,350 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $53,130 | $49,100 | $26 | -1.3% | 2,360 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $52,880 | $48,200 | $25 | -1.8% | 3,730 |
| 31 | Indiana | $52,790 | $48,120 | $25 | -2% | 1,570 |
| 32 | Georgia | $52,780 | $48,490 | $25 | -2% | 7,430 |
| 33 | Montana | $52,760 | $48,360 | $25 | -2% | 1,010 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $52,670 | $48,490 | $25 | -2.2% | 560 |
| 35 | Kansas | $52,510 | $51,060 | $25 | -2.5% | 1,020 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $52,280 | $50,010 | $25 | -2.9% | 500 |
| 37 | Michigan | $52,220 | $47,470 | $25 | -3% | 5,800 |
| 38 | Arizona | $51,440 | $49,990 | $25 | -4.5% | 4,010 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $51,340 | $48,180 | $25 | -4.7% | 5,380 |
| 40 | Virginia | $51,080 | $47,910 | $25 | -5.1% | 5,580 |
| 41 | Iowa | $51,010 | $48,680 | $25 | -5.3% | 2,050 |
| 42 | Ohio | $50,670 | $47,550 | $24 | -5.9% | 3,620 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $50,660 | $46,430 | $24 | -5.9% | 2,240 |
| 44 | Delaware | $50,440 | $48,310 | $24 | -6.3% | 510 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $50,280 | $47,850 | $24 | -6.6% | 570 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $50,090 | $46,780 | $24 | -7% | 4,650 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $49,910 | $48,940 | $24 | -7.3% | 770 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $49,770 | $44,370 | $24 | -7.6% | 910 |
| 49 | Alabama | $49,150 | $46,610 | $24 | -8.7% | 1,440 |
| 50 | Texas | $48,520 | $45,360 | $23 | -9.9% | 18,580 |
| 51 | Florida | $48,210 | $46,290 | $23 | -10.5% | 16,340 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 475 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $121,850 | $89,830 | 50 |
| 2 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $80,390 | $78,860 | 1,320 |
| 3 | Anchorage, AK | $77,690 | $77,090 | 40 |
| 4 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $77,560 | $76,260 | 870 |
| 5 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $76,210 | $88,350 | 50 |
| 6 | Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $72,220 | $67,500 | 220 |
| 7 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $69,230 | $67,880 | 240 |
| 8 | Manhattan, KS | $66,600 | $64,160 | 90 |
| 9 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $66,550 | $61,910 | 50 |
| 10 | Hattiesburg, MS | $66,410 | $66,880 | 200 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all others (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scheduled Air Transportation | $118,840 | $91,420 | 420 |
| 2 | Air Transportation | $112,340 | $90,740 | 430 |
| 3 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $110,010 | $106,020 | 170 |
| 4 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $110,010 | $106,020 | 170 |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $104,750 | $104,090 | 40 |
| 6 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $102,950 | $109,400 | 70 |
| 7 | Natural Gas Distribution | $89,610 | $89,570 | 570 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation | $85,850 | $89,900 | 330 |
| 9 | Metal Ore Mining | $84,210 | $85,670 | 100 |
| 10 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $83,870 | $87,790 | 290 |
| 11 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $83,410 | $75,010 | 450 |
| 12 | Geothermal Electric Power Generation | $82,680 | $85,350 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other make in the U.S.?
The median installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other salary in the United States is $49,230 per year (mean $53,850), and about 80% earn between $36,080 and $77,040.
How much do installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,850 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other at $83,760 per year (median $75,360).
What is the job outlook for installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other?
Employment is projected to change +2.4% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 21,500 openings per year.