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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $37,960 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.25
10th percentile $27,770
90th percentile $49,470
Employed locally 520
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,770
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $37,960
    75th
    $44,280
    90th
    $49,470

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 50% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 50% 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
    Madison, WI $45,120
    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

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Milwaukee, WI is $18.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.3% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,770 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.