Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Allentown, PA-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Median annual salary $34,590 -11% vs national
Median hourly $16.63
10th percentile $26,340
90th percentile $48,350
Employed locally 110
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,340
    25th
    $32,390
    50th (median)
    $34,590
    75th
    $44,080
    90th
    $48,350

    Allentown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 58% 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
    Chambersburg, PA $47,540
    Reading, PA $45,830
    Napa, CA $44,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,620
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $41,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,600

    Related occupations in Allentown, PA-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55,110
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$72,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62,220
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Allentown, PA-NJ is $16.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Allentown, PA-NJ is 11% 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 Allentown?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,340 per year in Allentown, PA-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,390.