Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $38,610 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $33,890
90th percentile $57,880
Employed locally 70
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,890
    25th
    $35,370
    50th (median)
    $38,610
    75th
    $47,680
    90th
    $57,880

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 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
    District of Columbia $61,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,780
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $47,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,510
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,010

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,230
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,570
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $73,610
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,830
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.6% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,890 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,370.