Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,280 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.29
10th percentile $26,410
90th percentile $53,840
Employed locally 130
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,410
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $44,280
    75th
    $53,840
    90th
    $53,840

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $42,880
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,750
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $46,400
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in East Tennessee is $21.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in East Tennessee is 13.9% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,410 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.