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

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

Median annual salary $36,210 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.41
10th percentile $27,530
90th percentile $46,770
Employed locally 170
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,530
    25th
    $30,900
    50th (median)
    $36,210
    75th
    $39,170
    90th
    $46,770

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 46% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Roanoke, VA is $17.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.8% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,530 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,900.