Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $40,980 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.70
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $57,380
Employed locally 360
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $40,980
    75th
    $48,640
    90th
    $57,380

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 41% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $40,500
    Morristown, TN $39,420
    Jackson, TN $38,960
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,300

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,950
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,590
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,030
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Knoxville, TN is $19.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Knoxville, TN is 5.5% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.