Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $40,430 +4% vs national
Median hourly $19.44
10th percentile $31,320
90th percentile $56,210
Employed locally 320
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,320
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $40,430
    75th
    $47,650
    90th
    $56,210

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 43% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,290
    Kingston, NY $46,280
    Syracuse, NY $44,180
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,010
    Glens Falls, NY $43,420

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $70,570
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Buffalo, NY is $19.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Buffalo, NY is 4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,320 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.