Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $38,920 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $27,370
90th percentile $45,370
Employed locally 420
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,370
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $38,920
    75th
    $41,620
    90th
    $45,370

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 49% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $64,810
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Columbus, IN $60,990
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Twin Falls, ID $50,260
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,370 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.