Helpers — Installation, Maintenance & Repair Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$42,700
$20.53/hr
Salary Range
$33,390 – $57,860
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
10,690
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8.5%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$37,721
real purchasing power
9.9% above the national median ($38,860)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$33,390 (entry)$42,700 (median)$57,860 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+27.2%
$8,615 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $51,380 | 480 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $46,430 | 110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $45,990 | 1,010 |
| Vallejo | $45,270 | 100 |
| Merced | $45,260 | 70 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $45,020 | 60 |
| Napa | $44,960 | 40 |
| Modesto | $44,010 | 140 |
| Salinas | $43,930 | 160 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $43,490 | 1,480 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $42,810 | 750 |
| Visalia | $42,060 | 120 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $41,660 | 70 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $41,340 | 160 |
| Chico | $40,950 | 0 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $40,530 | 3,730 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $40,510 | 810 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $40,250 | 110 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $39,840 | 310 |
| El Centro | $39,720 | 30 |
| Redding | $39,690 | 60 |
| Fresno | $38,950 | 230 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $38,210 | 210 |
| Yuba City | $38,010 | 40 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.