Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,100 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $29,570
90th percentile $50,060
Employed locally 270
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,570
    25th
    $33,280
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $40,150
    90th
    $50,060

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 45% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,540
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,990
    Tire Repairers and Changers $31,350
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $53,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 4.5% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,570 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,280.