How much does a maintenance worker make in Houston?
$58,310a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.03 an hour or $4,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.03
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 129 of 198
- Jobs in the area
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,740Median: $58,310Highest 10%: $83,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| 25th | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| Median | $58,310 | $28.03 | |
| 75th | $71,620 | $34.43 | |
| 90th | $83,960 | $40.37 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.
| Beaumont, TX | $91,440 |
| College Station, TX | $66,910 |
| Austin, TX | $62,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,770 |
| Killeen, TX | $60,260 |
| Amarillo, TX | $59,410 |
| San Antonio, TX | $58,650 |
| Waco, TX | $58,400 |
| Longview, TX | $57,000 |
| Odessa, TX | $51,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $49,640 |
| Brownsville, TX | $46,430 |
| Abilene, TX | $46,060 |
| McAllen, TX | $45,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,620 |
| Midland, TX | $43,750 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.03 ($58,310 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $58,310 against $60,850 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,280, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for maintenance worker pay?
129 of 198 metro areas with data.
How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,960 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.