Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $34,800 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $24,290
90th percentile $44,870
Employed locally 30
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,290
    25th
    $27,630
    50th (median)
    $34,800
    75th
    $39,780
    90th
    $44,870

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 49% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $43,350
    Jacksonville, FL $39,780
    Jackson, TN $38,960
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,300
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,210
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,680

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,050
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Topeka, KS is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 10.4% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,290 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,630.