Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $41,350 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.88
10th percentile $31,930
90th percentile $46,700
Employed locally 220
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,930
    25th
    $33,390
    50th (median)
    $41,350
    75th
    $44,810
    90th
    $46,700

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 39% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $43,780
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $36,640
    Yuma, AZ $36,310
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,090
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $35,620

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tucson, AZ is $19.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 6.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,930 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,390.