Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $44,010 +13.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.16
10th percentile $32,350
90th percentile $57,410
Employed locally 240
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,350
    25th
    $35,790
    50th (median)
    $44,010
    75th
    $52,300
    90th
    $57,410

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 49% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,380
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,290
    Kingston, NY $46,280
    Syracuse, NY $44,180
    Glens Falls, NY $43,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $42,120

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Albany, NY is $21.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Albany, NY is 13.3% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,350 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,790.