Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $36,310 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $64,630
Employed locally 40
National median $38,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $35,360
    50th (median)
    $36,310
    75th
    $55,500
    90th
    $64,630

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary is 47% 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
    Longview-Kelso, WA $63,360
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $63,100
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,400
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,640
    Hawaii $51,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,780

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,410
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $63,990
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $60,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Yakima, WA is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Yakima, WA is 6.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,360.