Maintenance and repair workers, general salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $49,590 | $23.84 |
| Mean (average) | $53,780 | $25.86 |
| 90th percentile | $77,180 | $37.11 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Maintenance and repair workers, general pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $43,630 | $29,070 | $63,810 | 16,660 | 0.8 |
| Alaska | $60,270 | $38,260 | $90,900 | 4,590 | 1.43 |
| Arizona | $47,620 | $35,810 | $76,360 | 39,000 | 1.22 |
| Arkansas | $43,400 | $29,140 | $63,130 | 12,410 | 0.97 |
| California | $57,000 | $38,810 | $82,710 | 143,060 | 0.8 |
| Colorado | $51,280 | $38,700 | $76,150 | 22,960 | 0.81 |
| Connecticut | $57,620 | $38,460 | $82,090 | 11,700 | 0.7 |
| Delaware | $50,150 | $36,510 | $78,380 | 3,310 | 0.69 |
| District of Columbia | $60,310 | $42,100 | $84,390 | 4,860 | 0.7 |
| Florida | $46,060 | $34,200 | $67,680 | 111,530 | 1.14 |
| Georgia | $47,680 | $33,920 | $72,480 | 48,430 | 1.01 |
| Guam | $30,450 | $23,400 | $50,340 | 1,240 | 1.89 |
| Hawaii | $57,960 | $37,930 | $80,620 | 8,030 | 1.3 |
| Idaho | $48,190 | $35,830 | $75,870 | 8,200 | 0.97 |
| Illinois | $56,720 | $36,120 | $80,740 | 66,600 | 1.11 |
| Indiana | $49,890 | $35,170 | $75,720 | 34,480 | 1.1 |
| Iowa | $52,160 | $36,570 | $74,490 | 16,500 | 1.08 |
| Kansas | $47,210 | $33,570 | $66,830 | 12,730 | 0.9 |
| Kentucky | $46,810 | $30,470 | $75,740 | 22,190 | 1.13 |
| Louisiana | $43,960 | $28,110 | $75,880 | 21,490 | 1.13 |
| Maine | $49,430 | $37,440 | $75,570 | 5,820 | 0.92 |
| Maryland | $51,490 | $36,890 | $75,740 | 23,730 | 0.87 |
| Massachusetts | $58,320 | $38,750 | $80,190 | 29,830 | 0.83 |
| Michigan | $47,580 | $35,050 | $70,570 | 39,490 | 0.91 |
| Minnesota | $59,200 | $38,630 | $79,040 | 29,660 | 1.02 |
| Mississippi | $44,350 | $28,570 | $70,110 | 14,550 | 1.27 |
| Missouri | $48,370 | $34,050 | $75,620 | 31,180 | 1.08 |
| Montana | $46,870 | $34,790 | $72,300 | 5,420 | 1.08 |
| Nebraska | $50,700 | $36,240 | $69,210 | 9,850 | 0.98 |
| Nevada | $52,360 | $36,170 | $80,600 | 16,520 | 1.08 |
| New Hampshire | $52,830 | $37,620 | $74,910 | 5,780 | 0.86 |
| New Jersey | $54,810 | $37,500 | $81,190 | 37,350 | 0.89 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 | $30,920 | $71,380 | 9,320 | 1.09 |
| New York | $57,790 | $37,010 | $83,570 | 119,650 | 1.26 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 | $33,630 | $70,640 | 43,440 | 0.89 |
| North Dakota | $49,840 | $36,280 | $68,450 | 3,300 | 0.78 |
| Ohio | $53,420 | $35,320 | $76,270 | 64,770 | 1.19 |
| Oklahoma | $42,750 | $29,380 | $65,940 | 18,670 | 1.11 |
| Oregon | $54,350 | $38,630 | $78,480 | 16,160 | 0.83 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,290 | $34,960 | $75,220 | 55,590 | 0.93 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,220 | $21,840 | $37,660 | 12,560 | 1.36 |
| Rhode Island | $50,900 | $36,920 | $75,900 | 4,500 | 0.91 |
| South Carolina | $47,880 | $32,950 | $74,530 | 28,020 | 1.24 |
| South Dakota | $48,100 | $37,340 | $62,720 | 3,450 | 0.77 |
| Tennessee | $47,240 | $33,810 | $68,990 | 35,790 | 1.11 |
| Texas | $46,670 | $30,950 | $74,220 | 140,580 | 1.02 |
| Utah | $50,450 | $35,520 | $77,060 | 16,090 | 0.94 |
| Vermont | $55,510 | $42,180 | $74,940 | 2,610 | 0.87 |
| Virgin Islands | $38,850 | $29,380 | $63,830 | 700 | 2.22 |
| Virginia | $49,470 | $34,640 | $77,260 | 34,540 | 0.85 |
| Washington | $59,160 | $41,760 | $83,930 | 32,450 | 0.93 |
| West Virginia | $38,890 | $28,170 | $68,240 | 8,060 | 1.17 |
| Wisconsin | $55,810 | $35,870 | $75,910 | 30,880 | 1.07 |
| Wyoming | $47,900 | $31,070 | $80,100 | 3,920 | 1.42 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 148,700. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.9%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for maintenance and repair workers, general
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Building/Property Maintenance CIP 46.0401
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
- Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Apple macOS (hot technology)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Facebook (hot technology)
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Windows (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (hot technology)
- SAP software (hot technology)
- Yardi software (hot technology)
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Transferable skills for career changers: Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Complex Problem Solving, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control.
Common job titles: Building Mechanic, Equipment Engineering Technician, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Journeyman, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do maintenance and repair workers, general make?
The national median annual wage for maintenance and repair workers, general was $49,590 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $35,350 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $77,180. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do maintenance and repair workers, general need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is maintenance and repair workers, general a growing career?
BLS projects employment of maintenance and repair workers, general to change +4.2% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 148,700 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay maintenance and repair workers, general the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were District of Columbia ($60,310), Alaska ($60,270), Minnesota ($59,200). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.