How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in New Jersey?
$54,810a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in New Jersey. That is $26.35 an hour or $4,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.35
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,500Median: $54,810Highest 10%: $81,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $45,600 | $21.92 | |
| Median | $54,810 | $26.35 | |
| 75th | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| 90th | $81,190 | $39.03 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $59,550 |
| Trenton, NJ | $53,930 |
| Allentown, PA | $52,880 |
| Vineland, NJ | $52,450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $50,200 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $48,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance and repair workers.
| 10. Illinois | $56,720 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $55,810 |
| 12. Vermont | $55,510 |
| 13. New Jersey | $54,810 |
| 14. Oregon | $54,350 |
| 15. Ohio | $53,420 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $52,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $26.35 ($54,810 a year).
Do maintenance and repair workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $54,810 against $49,590 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays maintenance and repair workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $59,550 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.