Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers is $18.51 an hour ($38,490 a year). About 2,540 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($39,630). Tennessee ranks 34th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.35 | $29,850 |
| 25% of workers | $16.81 | $34,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.51 | $38,490 |
| 75% of workers | $21.66 | $45,060 |
| 90% of workers | $27.32 | $56,830 |
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $41,590 | 820 |
| Morristown | $40,960 | 30 |
| Jackson | $39,920 | 80 |
| Memphis | $39,700 | 500 |
| Knoxville | $37,190 | 370 |
| Clarksville | $36,480 | 80 |
| Chattanooga | $36,120 | 180 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,240 | 100 |
| Johnson City | $34,990 | 70 |
| Cleveland | $30,840 | 30 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Helpers--Production Workers | $38,330 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $39,710 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $44,550 |
| Millwrights | $61,810 |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $64,790 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $47,240 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $65,010 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $55,490 |
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