Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $42,690 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.52
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,140
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,830
    50th (median)
    $42,690
    75th
    $49,220
    90th
    $50,140

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 40% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,070
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $44,520
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $43,960

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $74,530
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $66,890
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Peoria, IL is $20.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Peoria, IL is 9.9% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,830.