Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $37,440 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $22,160
90th percentile $52,010
Employed locally 90
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,160
    25th
    $33,760
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $44,640
    90th
    $52,010

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Columbus, OH $46,690
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $42,900
    Toledo, OH $42,430
    Cleveland, OH $42,400
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,060

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,330
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,500
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Akron, OH is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.48 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Akron, OH is 3.7% below the national median of $38,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Akron?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,160 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,760.