How much does a maintenance worker make in Lexington?
$74,610a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $35.87 an hour or $6,218 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.87
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 198
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,550Median: $74,610Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,550 | $24.78 | |
| 25th | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| Median | $74,610 | $35.87 | |
| 75th | $77,760 | $37.38 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.18 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.
| Louisville, KY | $157,300 |
| Clarksville, TN | $84,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,410 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $65,660 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $59,100 |
| Huntington, WV | $56,050 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $35.87 ($74,610 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in Lexington than the national average?
Yes: $74,610 against $60,850 nationally, 23% more.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $76,710, so Lexington pays 3% less.
Where does Lexington rank for maintenance worker pay?
17 of 198 metro areas with data.
How much does a maintenance worker make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $154,300 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.