Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $41,110 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.77
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $59,610
Employed locally 300
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $41,110
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $59,610

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 45% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,290
    Kingston, NY $46,280
    Syracuse, NY $44,180
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,010
    Glens Falls, NY $43,420

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,860
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,820
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Rochester, NY is $19.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Rochester, NY is 5.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.