Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $36,770 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $29,320
90th percentile $49,230
Employed locally 740
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,320
    25th
    $32,190
    50th (median)
    $36,770
    75th
    $44,060
    90th
    $49,230

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 56% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $51,380
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,450
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $46,800
    Vallejo, CA $45,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,510
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,990

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,950
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,690
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,070
    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 Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Richmond, VA is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 5.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,320 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,190.