Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $64,810 +66.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.16
10th percentile $28,810
90th percentile $70,470
Employed locally 50
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,810
    25th
    $42,270
    50th (median)
    $64,810
    75th
    $64,820
    90th
    $70,470

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 110% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,510
    Morgantown, WV $42,110
    Charleston, WV $40,040
    Winchester, VA-WV $38,130
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $35,360
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $31,200

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,240
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $37,440
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,810
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,020
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $31.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 66.8% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,810 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,270.