Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $46,690 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.45
10th percentile $33,170
90th percentile $64,700
Employed locally 310
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,170
    25th
    $36,220
    50th (median)
    $46,690
    75th
    $59,770
    90th
    $64,700

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 42% 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
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $42,900
    Toledo, OH $42,430
    Cleveland, OH $42,400
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $40,060
    Ohio $39,430

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Columbus, OH is $22.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Columbus, OH is 20.1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,170 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,220.