Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $38,320 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $46,540
Employed locally 70
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $34,710
    50th (median)
    $38,320
    75th
    $40,730
    90th
    $46,540

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 35% 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
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $40,880
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $40,810
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,790
    Jacksonville, FL $39,780
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $38,830
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $38,480

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$45,820
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$62,550
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,210
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$36,160
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$57,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Gainesville, FL is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Gainesville, FL is 1.4% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,710.