How much does a maintenance worker make in Detroit?
$63,190a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $30.38 an hour or $5,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.38
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 198
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,830Median: $63,190Highest 10%: $80,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| 25th | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| Median | $63,190 | $30.38 | |
| 75th | $74,050 | $35.60 | |
| 90th | $80,620 | $38.76 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.
| Muskegon, MI | $67,130 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $50,480 |
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How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $30.38 ($63,190 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $63,190 against $60,850 nationally, 4% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $59,590, so Detroit pays 6% more.
Where does Detroit rank for maintenance worker pay?
63 of 198 metro areas with data.
How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,620 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.