Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $43,490 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $34,660
90th percentile $54,360
Employed locally 1,480
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,660
    25th
    $38,060
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $54,360

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 49% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Vallejo, CA $45,270
    Merced, CA $45,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,020

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Riverside, CA is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Riverside, CA is 11.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,660 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,060.