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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $42,990 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.67
10th percentile $26,440
90th percentile $62,650
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,440
    25th
    $33,600
    50th (median)
    $42,990
    75th
    $62,650
    90th
    $62,650

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 28% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,460
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,660
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $65,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Lafayette, IN is $20.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Lafayette, IN is 10.6% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,440 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,600.