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How much does a maintenance worker make in Columbus?

$62,140a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,178 a month.

Hourly
$29.88
Vs. national median
+2%
Rank among cities
78 of 198
Jobs in the area
400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,100Median: $62,140Highest 10%: $90,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,100$21.20
25th$49,680$23.88
Median$62,140$29.88
75th$84,170$40.47
90th$90,830$43.67

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

Cincinnati, OH$79,410
Cleveland, OH$60,370
Huntington, WV$56,050
Toledo, OH$55,640
Canton, OH$50,510
Akron, OH$48,640
Dayton, OH$44,410
Maintenance Worker salary in Ohio Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$105,200
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer$88,860
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$81,760
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$80,800
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$79,340
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$74,210
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$70,410
Millwright$69,920
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$68,870
Radio$67,980
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $29.88 ($62,140 a year).

Do maintenance workers make more in Columbus than the national average?

Yes: $62,140 against $60,850 nationally, 2% more.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $59,280, so Columbus pays 5% more.

Where does Columbus rank for maintenance worker pay?

78 of 198 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,830 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.