Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay range in Cincinnati
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,270 or more. The middle half of helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Cincinnati earn between $36,300 and $45,930.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $40KMedian
- $46K75th
- $51K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,230 | $3,436 | $19.82 |
| Median | $40,490 | $3,374 | $19.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,300 | $3,025 | $17.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,930 | $3,828 | $22.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers pay in Cincinnati vs. Ohio and the U.S.
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers in Cincinnati earn about the same as the Ohio average ($41,620) and about the same as the U.S. average ($41,490). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $39,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $41,230 | $40,490 | $32,190 | $51,270 | 240 |
| Ohio | $41,620 | $39,980 | $29,490 | $55,390 | 1,550 |
| United States | $41,490 | $39,630 | $29,310 | $55,890 | 95,580 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary after taxes in Cincinnati
On the average salary of $41,230, a single filer in Cincinnati takes home about $33,874 a year, or $2,823 a month and $1,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $34,101 | $2,842 |
| Working in KY | $33,983 | $2,832 |
| Working in OH | $33,874 | $2,823 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Is Cincinnati a good place for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Cincinnati area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.4), so the average $41,230 buys what about $43,232 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Cincinnati ($50,170). A typical home costs $311,270, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in other Ohio cities
Cincinnati ranks 3rd of 8 Ohio metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($46,190).
All Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salaries in Ohio
Highest-paying cities for helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers
Wheeling, WV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,330).
- Wheeling, WV$59,330
- Longview, WA$54,620
- San Jose, CA$54,440
- Seattle, WA$52,860
- Wenatchee, WA$52,610
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary by city
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in Cincinnati: questions
How much do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers make an hour in Cincinnati?
$19.82 an hour on average, and $19.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers salary in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers take-home pay in Cincinnati?
About $33,874 a year ($2,823 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,230. Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
Do helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers earn more in Cincinnati than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($41,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-9098; area Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN (17140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.