Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,710 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $22,260
90th percentile $52,210
Employed locally 60
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,260
    25th
    $25,700
    50th (median)
    $34,710
    75th
    $41,570
    90th
    $52,210

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,660
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,890
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $44,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,380
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $51,310
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $53,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Southern Indiana is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Southern Indiana is 10.7% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,260 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,700.