Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $36,640 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $48,410
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,400
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $40,240
    90th
    $48,410

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 52% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,740
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,310
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,120
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Dubuque, IA is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Dubuque, IA is 5.7% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,400.