Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $45,120 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $31,240
90th percentile $50,360
Employed locally 250
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,240
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $49,610
    90th
    $50,360

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Twin Falls, ID $50,260
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,620
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $44,520
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $41,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,600
    Duluth, MN-WI $40,550

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $54,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,080
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,360
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,280
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,090
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Madison, WI is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Madison, WI is 16.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,240 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.