Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $27,040 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.00
10th percentile $16,640
90th percentile $47,270
Employed locally 420
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,640
    25th
    $22,760
    50th (median)
    $27,040
    75th
    $40,470
    90th
    $47,270

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 37% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 63% 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
    Chambersburg, PA $47,540
    Reading, PA $45,830
    Napa, CA $44,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,620
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $41,660
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,600

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,930
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$76,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$59,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Pittsburgh, PA is $13.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 30.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,640 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,760.