Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by state
Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.
What Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workerss do
Typical education: High School Diploma
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
Top skills:TroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringEquipment Maintenance
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Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay by experience level
Entry level$30,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$36,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$41,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$48,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$58,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
11,800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by industry
Specialty Trade Contractors
30,840 workers
$42,500
Building Equipment Contractors
28,350 workers
$43,000
Repair and Maintenance
18,930 workers
$40,000
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
15,010 workers
$39,000
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
5,870 workers
$38,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
4,540 workers
$51,500
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
4,250 workers
$52,000
Automobile Dealers
4,000 workers
$39,000
Administrative and Support Services
3,930 workers
$41,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
3,870 workers
$45,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pays 35% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
Similar-paying roles in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make?
The average base salary for a Helpers–Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in the United States is $43,000 per year, or about $20.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $36,000 and $48,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?
The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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