Maintenance worker earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level maintenance worker earnings begin at:
$43.70 per hour
$90,900 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level maintenance worker earnings begin at:
$36.25 per hour
$75,400 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level maintenance worker earnings begin at:
$28.97 per hour
$60,270 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level maintenance worker earnings begin at:
$22.57 per hour
$46,940 per year
10th percentile
Starting level maintenance worker earnings begin at:
$18.39 per hour
$38,260 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Maintenance worker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,310 |
| Alaska | $60,270 |
| Minnesota | $59,200 |
| Washington | $59,160 |
| Massachusetts | $58,320 |
| Hawaii | $57,960 |
| New York | $57,790 |
| Connecticut | $57,620 |
| California | $57,000 |
| Illinois | $56,720 |
| Wisconsin | $55,810 |
| Vermont | $55,510 |
| New Jersey | $54,810 |
| Oregon | $54,350 |
| Ohio | $53,420 |
| New Hampshire | $52,830 |
| Nevada | $52,360 |
| Iowa | $52,160 |
| Maryland | $51,490 |
| Colorado | $51,280 |
| Rhode Island | $50,900 |
| Nebraska | $50,700 |
| Utah | $50,450 |
| Delaware | $50,150 |
| Indiana | $49,890 |
| North Dakota | $49,840 |
| Virginia | $49,470 |
| Maine | $49,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,290 |
| Missouri | $48,370 |
| Idaho | $48,190 |
| South Dakota | $48,100 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 |
| Wyoming | $47,900 |
| South Carolina | $47,880 |
| Georgia | $47,680 |
| Arizona | $47,620 |
| Michigan | $47,580 |
| Tennessee | $47,240 |
| Kansas | $47,210 |
| Montana | $46,870 |
| Kentucky | $46,810 |
| Texas | $46,670 |
| Florida | $46,060 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 |
| Mississippi | $44,350 |
| Louisiana | $43,960 |
| Alabama | $43,630 |
| Arkansas | $43,400 |
| Oklahoma | $42,750 |
| West Virginia | $38,890 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $29,650 |
| Guam | $23,590 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,590 |
How do maintenance worker salaries compare to similar careers?
Maintenance workers earn about the same as related careers in Alaska. On average, they make less than hazardous materials removal workers but more than meter readers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hazardous materials removal worker salary | $60K |
| Locksmith salary | $58K |
| Family social worker salary | $63K |
| Computer repair technician salary | $63K |
| Construction painter salary | $61K |
| Maintenance worker salary | $60K |
| Delivery service driver salary | $57K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $50K |
| Private detective salary | $53K |
| Meter reader salary | $63K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)