How much does a maintenance worker make in California?
$67,840a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in California. That is $32.62 an hour or $5,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.62
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,000Median: $67,840Highest 10%: $93,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $53,160 | $25.56 | |
| Median | $67,840 | $32.62 | |
| 75th | $78,820 | $37.89 | |
| 90th | $93,440 | $44.92 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Vallejo, CA | $83,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,090 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,780 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $73,080 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $72,750 |
| San Jose, CA | $71,530 |
| Oxnard, CA | $66,050 |
| Stockton, CA | $64,410 |
| Redding, CA | $63,160 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,820 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $60,370 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,810 |
| Fresno, CA | $56,520 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,370 |
| Visalia, CA | $55,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 3. Kentucky | $76,710 |
| 4. Nevada | $75,500 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $72,040 |
| 6. California | $67,840 |
| 7. New York | $67,610 |
| 8. Virginia | $65,500 |
| 9. South Carolina | $64,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $32.62 ($67,840 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $67,840 against $60,850 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for maintenance worker pay?
California ranks 6 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays maintenance workers the most?
Vallejo, CA, with a median of $83,540 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.