Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers earn a median $39,630 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
What helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers do
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.3% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 13,600
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is projected to grow 5.3% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 13,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,576
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,457
- Medicare (1.45%)$575
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$34,023
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,310 | $14.09 | $25,731 |
| 25th percentile | $34,910 | $16.78 | $30,230 |
| Median (50th) | $39,630 | $19.05 | $34,023 |
| 75th percentile | $46,890 | $22.54 | $39,856 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $55,890 | $26.87 | $47,088 |
Best cities for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $37,470 | $32,287 | $32,736 | 4,440 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,190 | $37,106 | $32,673 | 2,770 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $38,250 | $32,914 | $31,927 | 4,150 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $43,870 | $35,658 | $31,678 | 5,700 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,190
- New York, NY — $43,870
- Dallas, TX — $38,250
- Houston, TX — $37,470
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $54,860 | −11.2% | $44,134 | $36,720 – $97,570 | 110 |
| Hawaii | $46,320 | −10.9% | $37,379 | $35,620 – $61,580 | 660 |
| Washington | $46,080 | +0.5% | $39,205 | $36,670 – $78,690 | 1,110 |
| New Hampshire | $45,760 | +9.4% | $38,948 | $37,450 – $58,750 | 560 |
| Alaska | $45,740 | +2.7% | $38,932 | $31,970 – $61,800 | 550 |
| Colorado | $45,610 | +0.8% | $37,529 | $37,090 – $58,640 | 1,190 |
| Arizona | $45,560 | +5.3% | $37,857 | $35,390 – $62,810 | 1,770 |
| Rhode Island | $45,240 | +27.3% | $37,451 | $33,900 – $53,050 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $44,950 | −1.8% | $36,711 | $32,760 – $59,690 | 1,110 |
| North Dakota | $44,710 | +9.3% | $38,104 | $27,040 – $57,920 | 100 |
| California | $44,670 | +4.6% | $36,716 | $35,900 – $59,770 | 9,050 |
| Connecticut | $44,370 | +4.7% | $36,760 | $34,010 – $82,480 | 1,050 |
| Utah | $44,210 | +5.9% | $36,679 | $31,200 – $60,280 | 410 |
| New York | $43,870 | −7.3% | $35,658 | $37,440 – $66,360 | 5,310 |
| Michigan | $43,630 | +12.2% | $35,633 | $31,220 – $57,000 | 2,180 |
| Oregon | $43,300 | +4.8% | $34,012 | $31,220 – $59,530 | 1,330 |
| Vermont | $42,630 | +0.3% | $35,439 | $30,430 – $52,450 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $42,200 | +1.4% | $34,198 | $34,320 – $53,860 | 1,290 |
| Maryland | $41,630 | +6.3% | $34,016 | $34,350 – $55,670 | 1,770 |
| Wisconsin | $41,600 | +11.2% | $34,556 | $28,080 – $52,720 | 1,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,500 | +4.3% | $34,251 | $26,940 – $55,580 | 2,540 |
| New Jersey | $41,230 | +8.2% | $34,578 | $33,900 – $55,450 | 3,050 |
| Delaware | $40,530 | +8.3% | $33,173 | $31,970 – $57,640 | 360 |
| Ohio | $39,980 | +1.4% | $33,987 | $29,490 – $55,390 | 1,550 |
| Illinois | $39,730 | +13.2% | $32,281 | $31,200 – $58,280 | 1,750 |
| Maine | $39,520 | −11.2% | $32,434 | $35,040 – $51,810 | 280 |
| Montana | $39,430 | +4.6% | $32,765 | $31,300 – $51,830 | 400 |
| Idaho | $39,250 | −5.5% | $32,745 | $26,880 – $51,800 | 430 |
| West Virginia | $39,030 | +4.2% | $32,474 | $26,090 – $63,250 | 340 |
| Virginia | $38,890 | +2.8% | $32,006 | $30,410 – $56,660 | 3,100 |
| Florida | $38,710 | +1.0% | $33,283 | $31,660 – $49,130 | 5,520 |
| North Carolina | $38,700 | +2.8% | $32,240 | $29,320 – $48,960 | 4,400 |
| Iowa | $38,690 | +1.5% | $32,449 | $27,040 – $54,330 | 990 |
| Tennessee | $38,490 | −6.1% | $33,107 | $29,850 – $56,830 | 2,540 |
| South Carolina | $38,480 | −1.5% | $31,947 | $28,080 – $53,510 | 2,160 |
| Indiana | $37,470 | −3.7% | $31,211 | $22,600 – $53,180 | 1,160 |
| Kansas | $37,430 | +17.8% | $30,966 | $21,730 – $46,370 | 440 |
| Missouri | $37,110 | −1.9% | $31,191 | $29,260 – $56,730 | 670 |
| Kentucky | $37,000 | +0.1% | $30,732 | $29,140 – $51,480 | 900 |
| Texas | $37,000 | +0.9% | $31,910 | $24,100 – $49,640 | 16,610 |
| New Mexico | $36,950 | −0.4% | $31,248 | $29,260 – $51,000 | 770 |
| Georgia | $36,640 | +4.1% | $30,341 | $22,560 – $56,350 | 3,100 |
| Nevada | $36,610 | −7.6% | $31,596 | $28,880 – $49,940 | 1,030 |
| Louisiana | $36,160 | +0.1% | $30,536 | $22,170 – $48,910 | 3,910 |
| Alabama | $36,140 | +2.8% | $29,676 | $22,420 – $47,840 | 1,710 |
| Oklahoma | $35,530 | +5.9% | $29,675 | $19,460 – $47,510 | 1,820 |
| Nebraska | $35,480 | +4.7% | $29,953 | $28,080 – $48,720 | 350 |
| Mississippi | $35,440 | +4.9% | $29,970 | $23,070 – $47,140 | 960 |
| Arkansas | $33,630 | −4.1% | $28,103 | $23,450 – $43,710 | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $31,260 | −11.6% | $27,297 | $15,450 – $61,410 | 160 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer | $45,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers | $47,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $51,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Rigger | $62,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Commercial Diver | $72,990 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $92,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner | $46,420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $50,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make?
The national median salary for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $39,630 a year ($19.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,310 and the top 10% earn over $55,890. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $54,860. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers are there in the U.S.?
About 95,580 people work as helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers nationwide.