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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Athens?

$39,150a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $18.82 an hour or $3,263 a month.

Hourly
$18.82
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
370 of 393
Jobs in the area
1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,150Median: $39,150Highest 10%: $60,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,150$16.42
25th$39,150$18.82
Median$39,150$18.82
75th$47,770$22.97
90th$60,960$29.31

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Atlanta, GA$49,630
Gainesville, GA$49,350
Warner Robins, GA$48,660
Dalton, GA$47,220
Chattanooga, TN$47,170
Savannah, GA$46,580
Hinesville, GA$46,400
Augusta, GA$46,130
Macon, GA$46,100
Rome, GA$45,980
Valdosta, GA$43,760
Albany, GA$43,680
Columbus, GA$42,970
Brunswick, GA$41,610
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Georgia Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Athens

Same field, median yearly pay.

Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,250
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$60,960
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$56,460
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$52,190
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$51,170
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$50,820
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$49,400
Heating$48,890
Installation$42,450
Helpers--Installation$29,560
Salaries for every job in Athens, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Athens?

The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $18.82 ($39,150 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Athens than the national average?

No: $39,150 against $49,590 nationally, 21% less.

How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $47,680, so Athens pays 18% less.

Where does Athens rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

370 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Athens?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,960 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.