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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,670
Median Annual Salary
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+4.6% vs 2024
$46,360
Mean Salary
$44,670
Median Salary
$21.48
Hourly Rate
9,050 people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California earn a median salary of $44,670 per year ($3,722/month).
This is 10.1% above the national average of $40,579.
California ranks #11 out of 50 states for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay.
Approximately 9,050 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Operations Monitoring
3.12
Operation and Control
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.07
Building and Construction
3.75
Customer and Personal Service
3.67
Public Safety and Security
3.48
English Language
3.47
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(31.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $49,430.
Median $44,670
P10: $35,900P25: $38,290P75: $49,430P90: $59,770
10th
$35,900
25th
$38,290
Median
$44,670
75th
$49,430
90th
$59,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,900
$17.26
$2,991
25th Percentile
$38,290
$18.41
$3,190
Median (50th)
$44,670
$21.48
$3,722
75th Percentile
$49,430
$23.76
$4,119
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,770
$28.74
$4,980
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,360 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
California ranks #11 of 50 states
$40,579
National avg. for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California is $44,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,360.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California?
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California range from $35,900 at the 10th percentile to $59,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $49,430.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California?
Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers positions in California typically start around $35,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,050 people are employed as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in California is approximately $21.48 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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