Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $35,940 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $28,100
90th percentile $48,250
Employed locally 30
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,100
    25th
    $29,400
    50th (median)
    $35,940
    75th
    $37,640
    90th
    $48,250

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 39% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,380
    Twin Falls, ID $50,260
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,950
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,450

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,320
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $68,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,760
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,520
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $77,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Auburn, AL is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Auburn, AL is 7.5% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,100 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,400.