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
U.S. median
$39,630
$19.05 per hour
Range
$29,310 – $55,890
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
95,580
across the U.S.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$34,023
per year · effective tax rate 14.1%
$2,835Monthly
$1,418Twice a month
$1,309Every 2 weeks
$16.36Hourly
- 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 | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $54,860 | $44,134 | $36,720 – $97,570 | 110 |
| Hawaii | $46,320 | $37,379 | $35,620 – $61,580 | 660 |
| Washington | $46,080 | $39,205 | $36,670 – $78,690 | 1,110 |
| New Hampshire | $45,760 | $38,948 | $37,450 – $58,750 | 560 |
| Alaska | $45,740 | $38,932 | $31,970 – $61,800 | 550 |
| Colorado | $45,610 | $37,529 | $37,090 – $58,640 | 1,190 |
| Arizona | $45,560 | $37,857 | $35,390 – $62,810 | 1,770 |
| Rhode Island | $45,240 | $37,451 | $33,900 – $53,050 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $44,950 | $36,711 | $32,760 – $59,690 | 1,110 |
| North Dakota | $44,710 | $38,104 | $27,040 – $57,920 | 100 |
| California | $44,670 | $36,716 | $35,900 – $59,770 | 9,050 |
| Connecticut | $44,370 | $36,760 | $34,010 – $82,480 | 1,050 |
| Utah | $44,210 | $36,679 | $31,200 – $60,280 | 410 |
| New York | $43,870 | $35,658 | $37,440 – $66,360 | 5,310 |
| Michigan | $43,630 | $35,633 | $31,220 – $57,000 | 2,180 |
| Oregon | $43,300 | $34,012 | $31,220 – $59,530 | 1,330 |
| Vermont | $42,630 | $35,439 | $30,430 – $52,450 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $42,200 | $34,198 | $34,320 – $53,860 | 1,290 |
| Maryland | $41,630 | $34,016 | $34,350 – $55,670 | 1,770 |
| Wisconsin | $41,600 | $34,556 | $28,080 – $52,720 | 1,640 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,500 | $34,251 | $26,940 – $55,580 | 2,540 |
| New Jersey | $41,230 | $34,578 | $33,900 – $55,450 | 3,050 |
| Delaware | $40,530 | $33,173 | $31,970 – $57,640 | 360 |
| Ohio | $39,980 | $33,987 | $29,490 – $55,390 | 1,550 |
| Illinois | $39,730 | $32,281 | $31,200 – $58,280 | 1,750 |
| Maine | $39,520 | $32,434 | $35,040 – $51,810 | 280 |
| Montana | $39,430 | $32,765 | $31,300 – $51,830 | 400 |
| Idaho | $39,250 | $32,745 | $26,880 – $51,800 | 430 |
| West Virginia | $39,030 | $32,474 | $26,090 – $63,250 | 340 |
| Virginia | $38,890 | $32,006 | $30,410 – $56,660 | 3,100 |
| Florida | $38,710 | $33,283 | $31,660 – $49,130 | 5,520 |
| North Carolina | $38,700 | $32,240 | $29,320 – $48,960 | 4,400 |
| Iowa | $38,690 | $32,449 | $27,040 – $54,330 | 990 |
| Tennessee | $38,490 | $33,107 | $29,850 – $56,830 | 2,540 |
| South Carolina | $38,480 | $31,947 | $28,080 – $53,510 | 2,160 |
| Indiana | $37,470 | $31,211 | $22,600 – $53,180 | 1,160 |
| Kansas | $37,430 | $30,966 | $21,730 – $46,370 | 440 |
| Missouri | $37,110 | $31,191 | $29,260 – $56,730 | 670 |
| Kentucky | $37,000 | $30,732 | $29,140 – $51,480 | 900 |
| Texas | $37,000 | $31,910 | $24,100 – $49,640 | 16,610 |
| New Mexico | $36,950 | $31,248 | $29,260 – $51,000 | 770 |
| Georgia | $36,640 | $30,341 | $22,560 – $56,350 | 3,100 |
| Nevada | $36,610 | $31,596 | $28,880 – $49,940 | 1,030 |
| Louisiana | $36,160 | $30,536 | $22,170 – $48,910 | 3,910 |
| Alabama | $36,140 | $29,676 | $22,420 – $47,840 | 1,710 |
| Oklahoma | $35,530 | $29,675 | $19,460 – $47,510 | 1,820 |
| Nebraska | $35,480 | $29,953 | $28,080 – $48,720 | 350 |
| Mississippi | $35,440 | $29,970 | $23,070 – $47,140 | 960 |
| Arkansas | $33,630 | $28,103 | $23,450 – $43,710 | 1,140 |
| Wyoming | $31,260 | $27,297 | $15,450 – $61,410 | 160 |
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.