BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair Salary in the United States (2026)

Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data · 95,580 jobs nationwide · Medium Demand

$41,490 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$19.95 per hour
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$41,490per year
Median$39,630per year
Hourly$19.95per hour
10th – 90th percentile$29,310 – $55,890per year

Salary Range & Percentiles

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$29,310
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$34,910
  • 50th Percentile — Median$39,630
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$46,890
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$55,890

The top 10% of Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair earn $55,890 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $29,310, with significant growth over the first 5 years.

Salary by State

Geographic salary comparison

StateAvg Salaryvs National
District of Columbia $61,800 +49.0%
Washington $51,130 +23.2%
Connecticut $49,220 +18.6%
New York $48,930 +17.9%
Hawaii $48,160 +16.1%
Arizona $47,030 +13.4%
Colorado $46,530 +12.1%
California $46,360 +11.7%
New Hampshire $45,820 +10.4%
Minnesota $45,600 +9.9%
Alaska $45,510 +9.7%
Rhode Island $44,760 +7.9%
Oregon $44,530 +7.3%
Massachusetts $44,370 +6.9%
Maryland $43,580 +5.0%
Michigan $43,490 +4.8%
Utah $43,400 +4.6%
Delaware $43,220 +4.2%
New Jersey $43,210 +4.1%
Illinois $43,040 +3.7%
Maine $42,160 +1.6%
West Virginia $42,120 +1.5%
Vermont $41,820 +0.8%
Virginia $41,790 +0.7%
Ohio $41,620 +0.3%
North Dakota $41,380 -0.3%
Missouri $41,330 -0.4%
Pennsylvania $41,280 -0.5%
Wisconsin $41,230 -0.6%
Idaho $40,650 -2.0%
Tennessee $40,620 -2.1%
Iowa $40,410 -2.6%
Montana $40,300 -2.9%
Florida $40,200 -3.1%
Nevada $40,190 -3.1%
South Carolina $39,970 -3.7%
North Carolina $39,500 -4.8%
New Mexico $39,260 -5.4%
Kentucky $38,880 -6.3%
Georgia $38,600 -7.0%
Indiana $38,040 -8.3%
Texas $37,840 -8.8%
Louisiana $36,780 -11.4%
Nebraska $36,720 -11.5%
Kansas $36,210 -12.7%
South Dakota (est.) $36,096 -13.0%
Mississippi $36,020 -13.2%
Alabama $35,560 -14.3%
Oklahoma $35,270 -15.0%
Arkansas $34,550 -16.7%
Wyoming $34,370 -17.2%

What Factors Affect Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair Salary?

Key factors affecting compensation

Pay for Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $61,800, while Wyoming pays $34,370 — a gap of $27,430 per year.

The middle half of Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair earn between $34,910 and $46,890 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,310, while the top 10% earn more than $55,890.

These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average salary for Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair?

The average salary for Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair in the United States is $41,490 per year, with a median of $39,630.

What is the starting salary for Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair?

Entry-level Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair typically earn between $29,310 and $34,910 per year depending on location and employer.

What state pays Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair the most?

District of Columbia pays Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair the most at $61,800 per year on average, followed by Washington ($51,130) and Connecticut ($49,220).

How much do Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair make per hour?

Based on the average annual salary of $41,490, Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair earn approximately $19.95 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).

Is Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair a good career in 2026?

BLS counts 95,580 Helpers Installation Maintenance Repair jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $41,490 and a median of $39,630 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.

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