Maintenance Technician Salary
The short answer
The median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general in the U.S. was $49,590 a year ($23.84 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $35,350 and $77,180.
Pay range
- Lower pay (10% earn less)
- $35,350
- Middle (median)
- $49,590
- Higher pay (10% earn more)
- $77,180
- Median per hour
- $23.84
Government category: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General. National figures for May 2025; pay in your area may be higher or lower.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance technician make?
The median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general in the U.S. was $49,590 a year ($23.84 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most earned between $35,350 and $77,180.
What do current maintenance & trades jobs on Gray Hair Jobs pay?
Of 39 current listings that post a yearly pay range, the typical (median) midpoint is $66,262. Pay depends on location, experience and hours.
Can I earn this working part-time?
The figures above are for all workers, most of them full-time. Part-time pay is usually quoted per hour; the median hourly wage was $23.84. Check each listing for its exact pay and hours.