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How much does a maintenance worker make in Washington?

$60,960a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $29.31 an hour or $5,080 a month.

Hourly
$29.31
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
92 of 198
Jobs in the area
710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,040Median: $60,960Highest 10%: $83,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,040$19.25
25th$48,510$23.32
Median$60,960$29.31
75th$71,800$34.52
90th$83,200$40.00

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for maintenance workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$105,200
Rail Car Repairer$103,500
Avionics Technician$99,420
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$98,850
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$95,560
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$95,480
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$93,910
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$86,370
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$82,200
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$81,690
Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $29.31 ($60,960 a year).

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

Yes: $60,960 against $60,850 nationally, 0% more.

How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?

The median in District of Columbia is $62,520, so Washington pays 2% less.

Where does Washington rank for maintenance worker pay?

92 of 198 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,200 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.