Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $31,820 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.30
10th percentile $23,870
90th percentile $47,880
Employed locally 40
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,870
    25th
    $23,870
    50th (median)
    $31,820
    75th
    $42,310
    90th
    $47,880

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 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
    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 Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$70,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,320
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$58,410
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$54,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Altoona, PA is $15.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Altoona, PA is 18.1% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,870 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,870.