Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $46,820 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $29,580
90th percentile $59,800
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,580
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $59,800
    90th
    $59,800

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 74% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 26% 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
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,700
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $47,700
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,280
    Minnesota $45,760
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,620
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $43,950

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $74,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,130
    Tire Repairers and Changers $35,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Muskegon, MI is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Muskegon, MI is 20.5% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,580 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.