Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $44,180 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.24
10th percentile $33,540
90th percentile $63,820
Employed locally 150
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,540
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $44,180
    75th
    $49,110
    90th
    $63,820

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 40% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,290
    Kingston, NY $46,280
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $44,010
    Glens Falls, NY $43,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $42,120

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,970
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,020
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Syracuse, NY is $21.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Syracuse, NY is 13.7% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,540 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.