Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $18.60 an hour ($38,690 a year). About 990 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($39,630). Iowa ranks 33rd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.00 | $27,040 |
| 25% of workers | $16.36 | $34,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.60 | $38,690 |
| 75% of workers | $22.02 | $45,790 |
| 90% of workers | $26.12 | $54,330 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $42,420 | 230 |
| Sioux City | $40,290 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $39,010 | 60 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $38,380 | 30 |
| Cedar Rapids | $38,160 | 100 |
| Iowa City | $34,650 | 50 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Helpers--Production Workers | $45,560 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,760 |
| Millwrights | $62,220 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $52,160 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,400 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $60,680 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $100,200 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | $74,880 |
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