Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $36,880 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.73
10th percentile $23,210
90th percentile $51,170
Employed locally 3,680
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,210
    25th
    $30,450
    50th (median)
    $36,880
    75th
    $44,470
    90th
    $51,170

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 46% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 54% 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
    Midland, TX $41,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,050
    Odessa, TX $39,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,540
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $36,870

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Houston, TX is $17.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Houston, TX is 5.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,450.