Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$43,870
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.09
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $39,630
State Rank
#14 of 50
5,310 employed here

How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in New York?

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in New York take home a median of $43,870 annually — roughly $21.09 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $39,630.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $37,440 while the top 10% make $66,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,600 and $54,100 a year.

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,440$18.00
25th percentile (early career)$41,600$20.00
50th percentile (median)$43,870$21.09
75th percentile (experienced)$54,100$26.01
90th percentile (top earners)$66,360$31.90

How New York compares

New York ranks 14th out of 50 states and territories for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$54,860
2Hawaii$46,320
3Washington$46,080
4New Hampshire$45,760
5Alaska$45,740

Working as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in New York

Nationally, about 96,000 people work as Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($43,870) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers make in New York?
The median Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in New York is $43,870 per year, or about $21.09 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,440 at the entry level to $66,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers about 11% more than the national median of $39,630. New York ranks 14th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $43,870 a year. About 5,310 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.