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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-9098 |
| title | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
| onet code | 49-9098.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 97,540 |
| a mean | 40,750 |
| a median | 38,860 |
| a pct10 | 28,770 |
| a pct25 | 33,760 |
| a pct75 | 46,600 |
| a pct90 | 54,650 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers typically centers on install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, and Troubleshooting. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.10 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (31.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $61,780 and lowest in Kansas at $31,770 — a 1.9× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York, Washington, Minnesota) average $50,534. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $61,780 | $63,010 | $37,210 | $95,020 | 130 |
| Hawaii | $51,980 | $50,330 | $36,050 | $63,920 | 430 |
| New York | $47,310 | $48,730 | $34,520 | $65,870 | 5,220 |
| Washington | $45,840 | $49,610 | $35,360 | $71,520 | 1,370 |
| Minnesota | $45,760 | $46,290 | $32,350 | $60,080 | 1,320 |
| Colorado | $45,240 | $46,540 | $35,970 | $60,950 | 1,030 |
| Alaska | $44,520 | $46,490 | $31,200 | $66,020 | 660 |
| Maine | $44,480 | $44,370 | $35,100 | $55,030 | 180 |
| Arizona | $43,270 | $42,900 | $31,930 | $54,100 | 1,850 |
| California | $42,700 | $44,600 | $33,390 | $57,860 | 10,690 |
| Vermont | $42,520 | $44,040 | $35,570 | $51,190 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $42,360 | $49,310 | $32,910 | $80,960 | 1,140 |
| New Hampshire | $41,810 | $43,140 | $33,720 | $56,320 | 410 |
| Utah | $41,760 | $42,500 | $29,810 | $61,510 | 740 |
| Massachusetts | $41,620 | $43,330 | $34,000 | $52,440 | 1,570 |
| Idaho | $41,550 | $40,820 | $29,400 | $54,100 | 470 |
| Oregon | $41,300 | $42,590 | $32,760 | $52,200 | 1,530 |
| Tennessee | $40,980 | $41,260 | $22,950 | $57,860 | 3,010 |
| North Dakota | $40,920 | $42,040 | $31,600 | $50,810 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,790 | $39,180 | $22,260 | $55,020 | 2,290 |
| Nevada | $39,610 | $43,980 | $30,090 | $60,720 | 970 |
| Ohio | $39,430 | $41,670 | $29,470 | $56,300 | 1,390 |
| Maryland | $39,180 | $43,320 | $31,540 | $56,510 | 2,580 |
| South Carolina | $39,080 | $40,260 | $27,630 | $54,480 | 1,550 |
| Indiana | $38,920 | $38,740 | $23,710 | $53,810 | 1,170 |
| Michigan | $38,890 | $40,610 | $29,710 | $55,650 | 2,020 |
| Florida | $38,340 | $39,610 | $30,060 | $49,760 | 6,530 |
| Iowa | $38,120 | $39,660 | $29,650 | $53,520 | 800 |
| New Jersey | $38,120 | $41,560 | $33,010 | $54,610 | 3,200 |
| Missouri | $37,840 | $41,690 | $29,890 | $64,800 | 560 |
| Virginia | $37,840 | $39,810 | $29,320 | $52,950 | 4,030 |
| Montana | $37,690 | $39,270 | $30,740 | $53,040 | 370 |
| North Carolina | $37,660 | $38,700 | $28,970 | $48,580 | 3,750 |
| West Virginia | $37,470 | $38,760 | $24,960 | $62,400 | 430 |
| Delaware | $37,440 | $39,730 | $31,200 | $52,000 | 480 |
| Wisconsin | $37,420 | $38,410 | $26,710 | $49,610 | 1,660 |
| New Mexico | $37,100 | $37,690 | $28,480 | $48,730 | 720 |
| Kentucky | $36,970 | $39,030 | $29,240 | $49,720 | 1,230 |
| Texas | $36,680 | $37,370 | $23,860 | $50,190 | 14,200 |
| Louisiana | $36,130 | $37,370 | $22,420 | $51,170 | 3,580 |
| Rhode Island | $35,540 | $41,530 | $33,010 | $52,990 | 200 |
| Wyoming | $35,360 | $36,720 | $15,080 | $63,140 | 160 |
| Georgia | $35,210 | $35,880 | $23,530 | $48,330 | 3,310 |
| Alabama | $35,160 | $34,930 | $21,340 | $49,080 | 1,850 |
| Illinois | $35,100 | $40,040 | $29,120 | $55,020 | 1,020 |
| Arkansas | $35,050 | $35,510 | $26,410 | $43,330 | 1,680 |
| Nebraska | $33,890 | $34,720 | $26,710 | $45,190 | 570 |
| Mississippi | $33,790 | $34,990 | $23,140 | $47,420 | 990 |
| Oklahoma | $33,560 | $34,330 | $20,540 | $46,210 | 1,610 |
| Kansas | $31,770 | $31,890 | $20,800 | $40,940 | 630 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Air Conditioner Installer Helper (AC Installer Helper) or Air Conditioner Installer Servicer Helper (AC Installer Servicer Helper) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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