Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $35,510 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.07
10th percentile $18,970
90th percentile $48,620
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,970
    25th
    $27,770
    50th (median)
    $35,510
    75th
    $40,760
    90th
    $48,620

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 37% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,960
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $41,650
    Knoxville, TN $40,980
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,500
    Morristown, TN $39,420
    Jackson, TN $38,960

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$40,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$63,470
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$52,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,290
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$40,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Johnson City, TN is $17.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Johnson City, TN is 8.6% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,970 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,770.