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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in Tennessee
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in Tennessee?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,490
Median Annual Salary
▼
-6.1% vs 2024
$40,620
Mean Salary
$38,490
Median Salary
$18.50
Hourly Rate
2,540 people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by percentile in Tennessee
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $38,490 per year ($3,207/month).
This is 5.1% below the national average of $40,579.
Tennessee ranks #34 out of 50 states for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay.
Approximately 2,540 people work in this occupation across Tennessee.
Salaries decreased by 6.1% 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 Tennessee
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee range from $29,850 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,970 and $45,060.
Median $38,490
P10: $29,850P25: $34,970P75: $45,060P90: $56,830
10th
$29,850
25th
$34,970
Median
$38,490
75th
$45,060
90th
$56,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$29,850
$14.35
$2,487
25th Percentile
$34,970
$16.81
$2,914
Median (50th)
$38,490
$18.50
$3,207
75th Percentile
$45,060
$21.66
$3,755
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,830
$27.32
$4,735
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
Tennessee ranks #34 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 Tennessee?
The median annual salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee is $38,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,620.
What is the salary range for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee?
Salaries for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee range from $29,850 at the 10th percentile to $56,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,970 and $45,060.
What is the starting salary for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee?
Entry-level Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers positions in Tennessee typically start around $29,850 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,970 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,540 people are employed as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee.
What is the hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in Tennessee is approximately $18.50 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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