Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $36,340 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.47
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $53,510
Employed locally 1,730
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $31,440
    50th (median)
    $36,340
    75th
    $42,670
    90th
    $53,510

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,340
    Morgantown, WV $42,110
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $40,710
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,430
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $39,610
    Michigan $38,890

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Atlanta, GA is $17.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.5% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,440.