How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in California?
$57,000a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in California. That is $27.40 an hour or $4,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.40
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 143,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,810Median: $57,000Highest 10%: $82,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 25th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| Median | $57,000 | $27.40 | |
| 75th | $71,220 | $34.24 | |
| 90th | $82,710 | $39.76 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,630 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,220 |
| Napa, CA | $61,860 |
| Vallejo, CA | $61,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $59,650 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,590 |
| Hanford, CA | $59,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $58,170 |
| Merced, CA | $56,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,570 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $56,520 |
| Yuba City, CA | $55,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,570 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,530 |
| Riverside, CA | $53,560 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $52,780 |
| Chico, CA | $52,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $51,450 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $50,800 |
| Salinas, CA | $50,760 |
| Visalia, CA | $50,580 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $50,000 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $49,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $47,870 |
| Redding, CA | $47,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance and repair workers.
| 6. Hawaii | $57,960 |
| 7. New York | $57,790 |
| 8. Connecticut | $57,620 |
| 9. California | $57,000 |
| 10. Illinois | $56,720 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $55,810 |
| 12. Vermont | $55,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.40 ($57,000 a year).
Do maintenance and repair workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,000 against $49,590 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?
California ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays maintenance and repair workers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $63,630 a year.
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.