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

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

Median annual salary $35,110 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.88
10th percentile $24,210
90th percentile $45,230
Employed locally 40
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,210
    25th
    $31,360
    50th (median)
    $35,110
    75th
    $39,180
    90th
    $45,230

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,200
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $69,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $72,400
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,290
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Southern Ohio is $16.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Southern Ohio is 9.7% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,210 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,360.