Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $37,760 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $27,110
90th percentile $51,740
Employed locally 1,040
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,110
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $37,760
    75th
    $44,390
    90th
    $51,740

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 39% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 61% 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
    Midland, TX $41,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,050
    Odessa, TX $39,000
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,880
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,870

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,130
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,380
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,980
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Austin, TX is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Austin, TX is 2.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,110 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.