How much does a maintenance worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $29.25 an hour or $5,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.25
- Average (mean)
- $64,610
- Jobs
- 60,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,000 | $20.19 | |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 | |
| Median | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| 75th | $75,200 | $36.15 | |
| 90th | $88,550 | $42.57 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $84,620 |
| New Hampshire | $77,070 |
| Kentucky | $76,710 |
| Nevada | $75,500 |
| Rhode Island | $72,040 |
| California | $67,840 |
| New York | $67,610 |
| Virginia | $65,500 |
| South Carolina | $64,910 |
| Tennessee | $64,790 |
| Iowa | $64,760 |
| Wisconsin | $64,310 |
| Colorado | $64,010 |
| Missouri | $63,720 |
| Connecticut | $63,250 |
| Minnesota | $63,020 |
| Washington | $62,970 |
| Louisiana | $62,640 |
| District of Columbia | $62,520 |
| Alaska | $61,290 |
| Nebraska | $61,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,080 |
| Utah | $60,850 |
| North Carolina | $60,580 |
| Alabama | $60,560 |
| Kansas | $60,160 |
| West Virginia | $60,020 |
| Michigan | $59,590 |
| Maryland | $59,570 |
| Illinois | $59,300 |
| Ohio | $59,280 |
| Texas | $59,280 |
| Oklahoma | $58,970 |
| New Jersey | $57,920 |
| Georgia | $57,730 |
| Oregon | $57,440 |
| Idaho | $56,250 |
| Arizona | $56,130 |
| Massachusetts | $55,000 |
| Mississippi | $54,380 |
| Arkansas | $53,250 |
| Maine | $52,300 |
| Florida | $51,900 |
| Indiana | $48,760 |
| South Dakota | $45,240 |
| New Mexico | $36,240 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $157,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $91,440 |
| Clarksville, TN | $84,500 |
| Manchester, NH | $83,890 |
| Vallejo, CA | $83,540 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $83,170 |
| Kennewick, WA | $81,070 |
| Longview, WA | $79,890 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,090 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $77,060 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $76,530 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,780 |
| Charleston, SC | $75,190 |
In other countries
Maintenance Worker belongs to the international group "Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers".
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- Home Appliance Repairer$50,990
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$64,520
- Millwright$65,700
- Refractory Materials Repairer$61,290
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,320
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$74,330
- Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer$52,720
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $29.25 ($60,850 a year).
How much does a maintenance worker make a month?
About $5,071 a month before tax, based on a median of $60,850 a year.
How much does a maintenance worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,000 or less a year ($20.19 an hour); the top 10% make $88,550 or more.
Which state pays maintenance workers the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $84,620 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($77,070) and Kentucky ($76,710).
Which city pays maintenance workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $157,300 a year.
How many maintenance workers are there in the United States?
About 60,020 people work as maintenance workers.
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.