Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $33,300 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.01
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $49,010
Employed locally 30
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $33,300
    50th (median)
    $33,300
    75th
    $38,460
    90th
    $49,010

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 51% 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
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,830
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $49,460
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $49,170
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,550
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,860
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Lewiston, ME is $16.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Lewiston, ME is 14.3% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,300.