Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $40,310 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.38
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $35,800
    50th (median)
    $40,310
    75th
    $49,100
    90th
    $58,500

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 50% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Hawaii $51,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,780

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $56,470
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $57,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,630
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Bellingham, WA is $19.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Bellingham, WA is 3.7% above 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,800.