Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $45,990 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $37,290
90th percentile $67,770
Employed locally 1,010
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,290
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $54,450
    90th
    $67,770

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 34% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 66% 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
    Vallejo, CA $45,270
    Merced, CA $45,260
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,020
    Napa, CA $44,960

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in San Francisco, CA is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 18.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,290 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.