Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $40,870 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $66,520
Employed locally 290
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $40,870
    75th
    $47,980
    90th
    $66,520

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 48% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,990
    Modesto, CA $44,010
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,010
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,990
    Vermont $42,520
    Morgantown, WV $42,110

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52,600
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,460
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,880
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,110
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 5.2% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.