Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $38,370 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.45
10th percentile $31,100
90th percentile $48,550
Employed locally 110
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,100
    25th
    $34,720
    50th (median)
    $38,370
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $48,550

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Anchorage, AK $44,240
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $41,950
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $41,140

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,390
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,840
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,130
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,480
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Asheville, NC is $18.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Asheville, NC is 1.3% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,100 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,720.