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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General earn a median $49,590 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations

U.S. median
$49,590
$23.84 per hour
Range
$35,350 – $77,180
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,529,700
across the U.S.
▲2.0%
Pay trend: The median for maintenance and repair workers, general in the U.S. rose from $48,620 (May 2024) to $49,590 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).

What maintenance and repair workers, general do

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Work experience
None required
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job outlook, 2025–35
+4.2% (about average)
Openings per year
148,700

Employment of maintenance and repair workers, general is projected to grow 4.2% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 148,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.

Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General take-home pay calculator

Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Deductions, kids & local tax

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay
$42,026
per year · effective tax rate 15.3%
$3,502Monthly
$1,751Twice a month
$1,616Every 2 weeks
$20.20Hourly
  • Federal income tax$3,771
  • Social Security (6.2%)$3,075
  • Medicare (1.45%)$719
  • Texas income tax$0
  • Take-home pay$42,026

Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state

Pay by experience

PercentileSalaryHourlyTake-home (no state tax)
10th percentile (entry level)$35,350$17.00$30,584
25th percentile$40,840$19.63$34,995
Median (50th)$49,590$23.84$42,026
75th percentile$62,620$30.11$52,495
90th percentile (top earners)$77,180$37.11$63,126

Best cities for maintenance and repair workers, general (after tax & cost of living)

#Metro areaMedianTake-homeReal value*Jobs
1Toledo, OH$57,170$47,326$51,7483,640
2Cincinnati, OH$56,830$47,062$49,34712,140
3Madison, WI$57,330$46,503$47,8003,790
4Milwaukee, WI$56,320$45,736$47,1818,270
5Akron, OH$52,420$43,640$46,7393,560
6Hartford, CT$58,670$47,606$46,3344,020
7St. Louis, MO$53,930$43,915$46,18413,170
8Cleveland, OH$51,930$43,260$46,05912,860
9Columbus, OH$52,800$43,935$46,02010,970
10Omaha, NE$51,700$42,248$45,9664,360
11Minneapolis, MN$60,470$48,179$45,96318,090
12Seattle, WA$60,760$51,001$45,89217,790
13Dayton, OH$50,710$42,313$45,6483,670
14San Jose, CA$63,220$50,310$45,5617,750
15Des Moines, IA$50,780$41,704$45,4783,780
16Syracuse, NY$54,300$43,475$45,4083,550
17Stockton, CA$59,590$47,661$45,3532,740
18Chicago, IL$58,020$46,072$44,47345,710
19Memphis, TN$48,140$40,860$44,3276,250
20Spokane, WA$52,280$44,187$44,0352,430
21Chattanooga, TN$47,170$40,081$43,8222,840
22Las Vegas, NV$51,910$43,890$43,79611,180
23Springfield, MO$47,160$38,794$43,7932,430
24San Francisco, CA$63,630$50,601$43,76818,550
25Boston, MA$59,670$47,361$43,74521,030

*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).

Highest-paying cities

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary by state

StateMedian1-yr changeTake-homeRangeJobs
District of Columbia $60,310−0.5%$48,165 $42,100 – $84,3904,860
Alaska $60,270+8.3%$50,607 $38,260 – $90,9004,590
Minnesota $59,200+2.5%$47,245 $38,630 – $79,04029,660
Washington $59,160+2.2%$49,715 $41,760 – $83,93032,450
Massachusetts $58,320+4.1%$46,344 $38,750 – $80,19029,830
Hawaii $57,960+0.8%$45,876 $37,930 – $80,6208,030
New York $57,790+2.9%$46,091 $37,010 – $83,570119,650
Connecticut $57,620+7.6%$46,810 $38,460 – $82,09011,700
California $57,000+1.7%$45,769 $38,810 – $82,710143,060
Illinois $56,720+4.6%$45,092 $36,120 – $80,74066,600
Wisconsin $55,810+8.4%$45,349 $35,870 – $75,91030,880
Vermont $55,510+4.2%$45,357 $42,180 – $74,9402,610
New Jersey $54,810+7.0%$44,739 $37,500 – $81,19037,350
Oregon $54,350+6.3%$41,924 $38,630 – $78,48016,160
Ohio $53,420+5.7%$44,416 $35,320 – $76,27064,770
New Hampshire $52,830+2.1%$44,629 $37,620 – $74,9105,780
Nevada $52,360+4.4%$44,251 $36,170 – $80,60016,520
Iowa $52,160+1.7%$42,760 $36,570 – $74,49016,500
Maryland $51,490+3.4%$41,470 $36,890 – $75,74023,730
Colorado $51,280+0.3%$41,836 $38,700 – $76,15022,960
Rhode Island $50,900+2.0%$41,786 $36,920 – $75,9004,500
Nebraska $50,700+3.2%$41,490 $36,240 – $69,2109,850
Utah $50,450+2.8%$41,412 $35,520 – $77,06016,090
Delaware $50,150+2.1%$40,369 $36,510 – $78,3803,310
Indiana $49,890+1.2%$40,824 $35,170 – $75,72034,480
North Dakota $49,840+0.7%$42,226 $36,280 – $68,4503,300
Virginia $49,470+0.8%$39,899 $34,640 – $77,26034,540
Maine $49,430+1.7%$39,742 $37,440 – $75,5705,820
Pennsylvania $49,290+0.7%$40,271 $34,960 – $75,22055,590
Missouri $48,370+0.2%$39,709 $34,050 – $75,62031,180
Idaho $48,190+2.5%$39,455 $35,830 – $75,8708,200
South Dakota $48,100+3.6%$40,828 $37,340 – $62,7203,450
North Carolina $47,910+1.5%$39,273 $33,630 – $70,64043,440
Wyoming $47,900−0.1%$40,668 $31,070 – $80,1003,920
South Carolina $47,880+2.3%$38,936 $32,950 – $74,53028,020
Georgia $47,680+1.9%$38,639 $33,920 – $72,48048,430
Arizona $47,620+0.8%$39,461 $35,810 – $76,36039,000
Michigan $47,580+0.9%$38,639 $35,050 – $70,57039,490
Tennessee $47,240+0.8%$40,137 $33,810 – $68,99035,790
Kansas $47,210+1.3%$38,279 $33,570 – $66,83012,730
Montana $46,870+2.5%$38,394 $34,790 – $72,3005,420
Kentucky $46,810+1.5%$38,271 $30,470 – $75,74022,190
Texas $46,670+3.8%$39,679 $30,950 – $74,220140,580
Florida $46,060+2.4%$39,189 $34,200 – $67,680111,530
New Mexico $45,760+9.3%$37,948 $30,920 – $71,3809,320
Mississippi $44,350+9.3%$36,773 $28,570 – $70,11014,550
Louisiana $43,960+5.5%$36,569 $28,110 – $75,88021,490
Alabama $43,630+4.9%$35,320 $29,070 – $63,81016,660
Arkansas $43,400+6.2%$35,572 $29,140 – $63,13012,410
Oklahoma $42,750+5.0%$35,151 $29,380 – $65,94018,670
West Virginia $38,890−2.5%$32,366 $28,170 – $68,2408,060

Related jobs

JobMedian salaryEducationGrowth 2025–35
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,230High school diploma or equivalent+2.6%
Home Appliance Repairer$50,990High school diploma or equivalent+1.9%
Locksmith and Safe Repairer$51,320High school diploma or equivalent-11.7%
Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47,450High school diploma or equivalent-3.4%
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer$52,720High school diploma or equivalent-15.5%
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner$46,420High school diploma or equivalent+1.9%
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installer$45,990High school diploma or equivalent+5.8%
Mechanical Door Repairer$55,720High school diploma or equivalent+6.4%
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,630High school diploma or equivalent+5.3%
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60,850High school diploma or equivalent-1.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair workers, general make?

The national median salary for maintenance and repair workers, general is $49,590 a year ($23.84 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,350 and the top 10% earn over $77,180. Source: BLS, May 2025.

Which state pays maintenance and repair workers, general the most?

District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $60,310. After taxes and local prices, Toledo, OH offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.

How many maintenance and repair workers, general are there in the U.S.?

About 1,529,700 people work as maintenance and repair workers, general nationwide.

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