Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $40,250 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 110
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $40,250
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $50,350

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 58% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Santa Maria, CA is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 3.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.