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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $41,660 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $35,100
90th percentile $59,150
Employed locally 70
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,100
    25th
    $38,610
    50th (median)
    $41,660
    75th
    $48,740
    90th
    $59,150

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 55% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $47,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $88,960
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,280
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $120,680
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,360
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,100 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,610.