Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $32,670 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.71
10th percentile $21,560
90th percentile $45,630
Employed locally 120
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,560
    25th
    $28,340
    50th (median)
    $32,670
    75th
    $39,230
    90th
    $45,630

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Midland, TX $41,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,050
    Odessa, TX $39,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,880

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,490
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Waco, TX is $15.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Waco, TX is 15.9% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,560 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,340.