Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $40,040 +3% vs national
Median hourly $19.25
10th percentile $26,250
90th percentile $64,160
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,250
    25th
    $28,300
    50th (median)
    $40,040
    75th
    $42,630
    90th
    $64,160

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 31% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,510
    Morgantown, WV $42,110
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $31,200

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $40,900
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $36,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,190
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,390
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,410
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $56,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Charleston, WV is $19.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Charleston, WV is 3% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,250 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,300.