Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $36,000 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $29,000
90th percentile $44,660
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,000
    25th
    $31,770
    50th (median)
    $36,000
    75th
    $37,040
    90th
    $44,660

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 45% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $38,570
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,310
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,300
    Kentucky $36,970
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $36,850
    Bowling Green, KY $36,620

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71,240
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$43,620
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$42,210
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$71,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$48,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Owensboro, KY is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Owensboro, KY is 7.4% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,000 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.