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

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

Median annual salary $45,830 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $28,910
90th percentile $52,270
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,910
    25th
    $35,350
    50th (median)
    $45,830
    75th
    $51,790
    90th
    $52,270

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 41% 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
    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
    Lancaster, PA $40,360

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,000
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,520
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,750
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,800
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Reading, PA is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Reading, PA is 17.9% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,910 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,350.