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Best states for a maintenance mechanic helper
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Maintenance mechanic helper opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for maintenance mechanic helpers, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for maintenance mechanic helpers.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for maintenance mechanic helpers. We found that Iowa is the best state in the nation for maintenance mechanic helpers, and people in Anchorage earn the most in the field.
In order to get you the best states for maintenance mechanic helpers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a maintenance mechanic helper, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for maintenance mechanic helpers in 2025
1. Iowa
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 1,079 Average annual salary: $38,110 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
2. Alaska
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $42,627 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
3. Indiana
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 1,669 Average annual salary: $35,428 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
4. Maine
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 263 Average annual salary: $38,059 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
5. Vermont
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $39,236 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
6. Minnesota
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 1,294 Average annual salary: $37,981 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
7. Washington
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 1,292 Average annual salary: $41,273 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
8. Rhode Island
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 152 Average annual salary: $41,024 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 0.65
9. Ohio
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 2,211 Average annual salary: $33,199 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
10. Wisconsin
Total maintenance mechanic helper jobs: 1,194 Average annual salary: $33,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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Detailed list of the best states for a maintenance mechanic helper
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $38,110 | $27,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,079 |
| 2 | Alaska | $42,627 | $37,000 | 739,795 | 198 |
| 3 | Indiana | $35,428 | $24,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,669 |
| 4 | Maine | $38,059 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 263 |
| 5 | Vermont | $39,236 | $27,000 | 623,657 | 140 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $37,981 | $27,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,294 |
| 7 | Washington | $41,273 | $32,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,292 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $41,024 | $27,000 | 1,059,639 | 152 |
| 9 | Ohio | $33,199 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,211 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $33,716 | $23,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,194 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $40,237 | $26,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,218 |
| 12 | Nevada | $32,525 | $22,000 | 2,998,039 | 517 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $42,812 | $28,000 | 693,972 | 158 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $38,670 | $25,000 | 3,588,184 | 515 |
| 15 | Delaware | $36,242 | $23,000 | 961,939 | 217 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $36,203 | $24,000 | 1,342,795 | 287 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $38,830 | $31,000 | 1,427,538 | 166 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $38,008 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,077 |
| 19 | Michigan | $33,927 | $23,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,319 |
| 20 | Illinois | $34,405 | $24,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,045 |
| 21 | New York | $36,316 | $23,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,011 |
| 22 | Utah | $31,162 | $22,000 | 3,101,833 | 666 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $31,390 | $23,000 | 579,315 | 112 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $29,740 | $20,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,212 |
| 25 | Arizona | $30,896 | $21,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,261 |
| 26 | Colorado | $32,761 | $23,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,178 |
| 27 | Montana | $29,835 | $23,000 | 1,050,493 | 273 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $30,233 | $19,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,331 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $29,125 | $21,000 | 1,920,076 | 511 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $29,358 | $20,000 | 3,930,864 | 580 |
| 31 | California | $34,539 | $23,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,820 |
| 32 | Oregon | $31,898 | $24,000 | 4,142,776 | 699 |
| 33 | Virginia | $32,362 | $21,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,694 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $28,667 | $22,000 | 755,393 | 196 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $27,134 | $18,000 | 4,454,189 | 937 |
| 36 | Missouri | $30,300 | $21,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,013 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $29,643 | $19,000 | 1,815,857 | 255 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $26,647 | $18,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,464 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $27,605 | $18,000 | 5,024,369 | 982 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $27,543 | $18,000 | 4,684,333 | 701 |
| 41 | Idaho | $30,225 | $22,000 | 1,716,943 | 269 |
| 42 | Kansas | $28,180 | $20,000 | 2,913,123 | 561 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,929 | $18,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,241 |
| 44 | Maryland | $29,732 | $19,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,122 |
| 45 | Georgia | $27,055 | $18,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,122 |
| 46 | Florida | $25,903 | $17,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,517 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $23,664 | $16,000 | 2,984,100 | 570 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $27,029 | $20,000 | 869,666 | 172 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $26,667 | $18,000 | 3,004,279 | 435 |
| 50 | Alabama | $24,544 | $16,000 | 4,874,747 | 828 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $23,162 | $15,000 | 2,088,070 | 363 |
Highest paying states for maintenance mechanic helpers
| Rank | State | Avg. Maintenance Mechanic Helper Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $38,110 |
| 2 | Alaska | $42,627 |
| 3 | Indiana | $35,428 |
| 4 | Maine | $38,059 |
| 5 | Vermont | $39,236 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $37,981 |
| 7 | Washington | $41,273 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $41,024 |
| 9 | Ohio | $33,199 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $33,716 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $40,237 |
| 12 | Nevada | $32,525 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $42,812 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $38,670 |
| 15 | Delaware | $36,242 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $36,203 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $38,830 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $38,008 |
| 19 | Michigan | $33,927 |
| 20 | Illinois | $34,405 |
| 21 | New York | $36,316 |
| 22 | Utah | $31,162 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $31,390 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $29,740 |
| 25 | Arizona | $30,896 |
| 26 | Colorado | $32,761 |
| 27 | Montana | $29,835 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $30,233 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $29,125 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $29,358 |
| 31 | California | $34,539 |
| 32 | Oregon | $31,898 |
| 33 | Virginia | $32,362 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $28,667 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $27,134 |
| 36 | Missouri | $30,300 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $29,643 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $26,647 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $27,605 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $27,543 |
| 41 | Idaho | $30,225 |
| 42 | Kansas | $28,180 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,929 |
| 44 | Maryland | $29,732 |
| 45 | Georgia | $27,055 |
| 46 | Florida | $25,903 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $23,664 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $27,029 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $26,667 |
| 50 | Alabama | $24,544 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $23,162 |
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Updated January 8, 2025