Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$39,630/yr
Typical range
$34,910 – $46,890
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers does
You'll assist skilled technicians by preparing work areas, holding tools, and learning hands-on repair and maintenance skills across various equipment and systems. This entry-level role offers a direct pathway into specialized trades.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
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