Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in West Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,650 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.39
10th percentile $32,260
90th percentile $53,010
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,260
    25th
    $35,230
    50th (median)
    $48,650
    75th
    $48,950
    90th
    $53,010

    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

    Related occupations in West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,750
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,210
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,780
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,810
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in West Central Illinois is $23.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in West Central Illinois is 25.2% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,260 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,230.