Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $49,780 +28.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $57,250
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $41,360
    50th (median)
    $49,780
    75th
    $49,780
    90th
    $57,250

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 47% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Hawaii $51,980
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,450

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $58,340
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $55,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,700
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $77,100
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,480
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Olympia, WA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Olympia, WA is 28.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,360.