Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $33,060 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.89
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 40
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $31,130
    50th (median)
    $33,060
    75th
    $38,360
    90th
    $46,870

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 44% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $41,650
    Williamsport, PA $38,380
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $35,360
    Jackson, MS $34,470

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $37,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,990
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $69,040
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $55,050
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Hattiesburg, MS is $15.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 14.9% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,130.