Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary
Maintenance Workers, Machinery earn a median $60,850 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$60,850
$29.25 per hour
Range
$42,000 – $88,550
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
60,020
across the U.S.
▲0.6%
Pay trend: The median for maintenance workers, machinery in the U.S. rose from $60,500 (May 2024) to $60,850 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.8%.
What maintenance workers, machinery do
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.9% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 4,400
Employment of maintenance workers, machinery is projected to shrink 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,400 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 Workers, Machinery take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$51,073
per year · effective tax rate 16.1%
$4,256Monthly
$2,128Twice a month
$1,964Every 2 weeks
$24.55Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,122
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,773
- Medicare (1.45%)$882
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$51,073
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,000 | $20.19 | $35,927 |
| 25th percentile | $48,920 | $23.52 | $41,487 |
| Median (50th) | $60,850 | $29.25 | $51,073 |
| 75th percentile | $75,200 | $36.15 | $61,733 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $88,550 | $42.57 | $71,125 |
Best cities for maintenance workers, machinery (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas, TX | $60,770 | $51,009 | $49,480 | 2,460 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Dallas, TX — $60,770
Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $84,620 | −1.4% | $68,360 | $60,740 – $112,010 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $77,070 | +2.7% | $63,049 | $45,870 – $83,890 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $76,710 | +24.3% | $60,228 | $48,980 – $162,460 | 2,920 |
| Nevada | $75,500 | +23.8% | $61,944 | $45,350 – $92,950 | 750 |
| Rhode Island | $72,040 | +21.7% | $57,426 | $45,470 – $83,780 | 110 |
| California | $67,840 | +2.6% | $53,458 | $46,000 – $93,440 | 4,130 |
| New York | $67,610 | +8.3% | $53,340 | $47,880 – $104,360 | 2,760 |
| Virginia | $65,500 | +2.5% | $51,857 | $46,570 – $95,300 | 1,420 |
| South Carolina | $64,910 | +3.7% | $51,598 | $46,760 – $79,060 | 960 |
| Tennessee | $64,790 | −0.3% | $54,239 | $43,510 – $83,480 | 800 |
| Iowa | $64,760 | +4.5% | $52,406 | $49,640 – $79,340 | 900 |
| Wisconsin | $64,310 | +5.9% | $51,804 | $46,150 – $79,740 | 420 |
| Colorado | $64,010 | +3.3% | $51,504 | $47,880 – $85,980 | 740 |
| Missouri | $63,720 | +4.4% | $51,322 | $48,070 – $84,430 | 2,180 |
| Connecticut | $63,250 | +1.0% | $51,080 | $43,610 – $99,500 | 410 |
| Minnesota | $63,020 | −0.7% | $50,055 | $44,000 – $82,030 | 730 |
| Washington | $62,970 | −0.7% | $52,776 | $51,690 – $94,420 | 700 |
| Louisiana | $62,640 | +3.1% | $51,018 | $40,930 – $92,510 | 1,410 |
| District of Columbia | $62,520 | +20.7% | $49,798 | $47,270 – $62,550 | 80 |
| Alaska | $61,290 | −19.0% | $51,427 | $49,720 – $103,760 | 40 |
| Nebraska | $61,190 | +4.1% | $49,442 | $44,140 – $77,320 | 650 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,080 | −3.0% | $49,383 | $45,740 – $98,840 | 1,260 |
| Utah | $60,850 | −4.7% | $49,301 | $42,580 – $79,700 | 1,180 |
| North Carolina | $60,580 | +2.0% | $48,948 | $42,540 – $78,230 | 4,750 |
| Alabama | $60,560 | +9.5% | $48,077 | $46,680 – $77,510 | 420 |
| Kansas | $60,160 | +1.7% | $47,961 | $45,040 – $78,500 | 1,040 |
| West Virginia | $60,020 | +8.4% | $48,440 | $38,370 – $88,750 | 790 |
| Michigan | $59,590 | −0.6% | $47,779 | $41,400 – $78,890 | 1,640 |
| Maryland | $59,570 | +0.7% | $47,579 | $40,020 – $77,730 | 1,870 |
| Illinois | $59,300 | −1.7% | $47,037 | $43,190 – $92,060 | 560 |
| Ohio | $59,280 | −5.3% | $48,964 | $38,330 – $85,400 | 2,330 |
| Texas | $59,280 | +3.1% | $49,811 | $38,440 – $90,650 | 8,800 |
| Oklahoma | $58,970 | −3.7% | $47,454 | $38,740 – $76,530 | 1,530 |
| New Jersey | $57,920 | +16.9% | $47,066 | $38,800 – $72,480 | 310 |
| Georgia | $57,730 | +4.2% | $46,193 | $38,950 – $81,990 | 2,900 |
| Oregon | $57,440 | +1.5% | $44,137 | $43,210 – $88,920 | 430 |
| Idaho | $56,250 | +2.7% | $45,504 | $43,190 – $84,370 | 170 |
| Arizona | $56,130 | +0.5% | $46,086 | $43,710 – $80,940 | 440 |
| Massachusetts | $55,000 | −14.6% | $43,843 | $41,400 – $77,930 | 320 |
| Mississippi | $54,380 | −0.2% | $44,431 | $36,120 – $72,820 | 450 |
| Arkansas | $53,250 | +8.3% | $43,102 | $41,410 – $73,750 | 770 |
| Maine | $52,300 | −7.5% | $41,854 | $45,930 – $70,200 | 490 |
| Florida | $51,900 | −13.5% | $43,882 | $40,370 – $83,670 | 2,830 |
| Indiana | $48,760 | −17.3% | $39,950 | $44,230 – $72,550 | 1,780 |
| South Dakota | $45,240 | −6.4% | $38,530 | $32,460 – $60,530 | 50 |
| New Mexico | $36,240 | +2.5% | $30,708 | $36,240 – $73,580 | — |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $61,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $64,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Millwright | $65,700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Rigger | $62,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Wind Turbine Service Technician | $64,120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +29.5% |
| Mechanical Door Repairer | $55,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Watch and Clock Repairer | $67,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer | $52,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance workers, machinery make?
The national median salary for maintenance workers, machinery is $60,850 a year ($29.25 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,000 and the top 10% earn over $88,550. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays maintenance workers, machinery the most?
Wyoming has the highest median pay at $84,620. After taxes and local prices, Dallas, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many maintenance workers, machinery are there in the U.S.?
About 60,020 people work as maintenance workers, machinery nationwide.