Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $33,840 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.27
10th percentile $25,700
90th percentile $36,660
Employed locally 100
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,700
    25th
    $33,560
    50th (median)
    $33,840
    75th
    $34,700
    90th
    $36,660

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 39% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,380
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,170

    Related occupations in Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $37,400
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $55,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,420
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,550
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $47,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Jonesboro, AR is $16.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Jonesboro, AR is 12.9% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $25,700 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,560.