Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $40,630 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.53
10th percentile $31,860
90th percentile $52,310
Employed locally 120
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,860
    25th
    $35,130
    50th (median)
    $40,630
    75th
    $44,880
    90th
    $52,310

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 58% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $46,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,600
    Vineland, NJ $39,140
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $38,570
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $34,590

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50,860
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$85,060
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$77,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67,200
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Trenton, NJ is $19.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Trenton, NJ is 4.6% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,860 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,130.