Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $38,260 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $31,790
90th percentile $49,030
Employed locally 620
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,790
    25th
    $35,840
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $44,010
    90th
    $49,030

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 60% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Anchorage, AK $44,240
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $42,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $41,950
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $41,140

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $54,180
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,420
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Raleigh, NC is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Raleigh, NC is 1.5% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,790 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,840.