How much does a maintenance worker make in North Carolina?
$60,580a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in North Carolina. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,540Median: $60,580Highest 10%: $78,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,540 | $20.45 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $68,150 | $32.76 | |
| 90th | $78,230 | $37.61 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $67,040 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $65,500 |
| Durham, NC | $62,560 |
| Asheville, NC | $61,740 |
| Hickory, NC | $60,940 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $60,670 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,580 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $60,380 |
| Greensboro, NC | $59,730 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $58,650 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $58,200 |
| Burlington, NC | $47,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for maintenance workers.
| 21. Nebraska | $61,190 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $61,080 |
| 23. Utah | $60,850 |
| 24. North Carolina | $60,580 |
| 25. Alabama | $60,560 |
| 26. Kansas | $60,160 |
| 27. West Virginia | $60,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.13 ($60,580 a year).
Do maintenance workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $60,580 against $60,850 nationally, 0% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for maintenance worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 24 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays maintenance workers the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $67,040 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.