Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $44,880 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $27,390
90th percentile $64,610
Employed locally 1,010
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,390
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $51,590
    90th
    $64,610

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 57% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,340
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $57,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,810
    Alaska $55,650

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$67,300
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45,010
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$50,300
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,830
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$90,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Slidell, LA is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.06 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Slidell, LA is 7.7% below the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Slidell?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $27,390 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.