Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $36,640 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.61
10th percentile $30,420
90th percentile $53,930
Employed locally 40
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,420
    25th
    $33,310
    50th (median)
    $36,640
    75th
    $42,760
    90th
    $53,930

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 48% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,700
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,700
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $46,820
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,280
    Minnesota $45,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,620

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,830
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,720
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,340
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Kalamazoo, MI is $17.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5.7% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,420 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,310.