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How much does a maintenance worker make in Raleigh?

$67,040a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $32.23 an hour or $5,587 a month.

Hourly
$32.23
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
27 of 198
Jobs in the area
390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,420Median: $67,040Highest 10%: $93,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,420$22.80
25th$56,540$27.18
Median$67,040$32.23
75th$75,610$36.35
90th$93,880$45.13

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

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
Fayetteville, NC$58,200
Burlington, NC$47,970
Maintenance Worker salary in North Carolina Maintenance Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$99,480
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$91,600
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$78,930
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$76,450
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$71,880
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$68,730
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$66,600
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,080
Medical Equipment Repairer$61,840
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,570
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $32.23 ($67,040 a year).

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

Yes: $67,040 against $60,850 nationally, 10% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $60,580, so Raleigh pays 11% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for maintenance worker pay?

27 of 198 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,880 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.