Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-9071.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $48,620
    per year
    Salary Range
    $34K – $76K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    1,531,700
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals Make?

    Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals earn a median annual salary of $48,620 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $33,860 at the 10th percentile to $76,110 at the 90th percentile — a range of $42,250. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $60,600.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$33,860
    25th percentile$39,050
    Median (50th)$48,620
    75th percentile$61,710
    90th percentile$76,110
    10th: $33,860Median: $48,62090th: $76,110
    Section 02

    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    District of Columbiatop$60,600
    Washington$57,910
    Minnesota$57,750
    Hawaii$57,480
    New York$56,180
    Massachusetts$56,040
    California$56,030
    Alaska$55,650
    Illinois$54,220
    Connecticut$53,570
    Vermont$53,290
    New Hampshire$51,720
    Wisconsin$51,470
    Iowa$51,270
    New Jersey$51,240
    Colorado$51,130
    Oregon$51,120
    Ohio$50,520
    Nevada$50,170
    Rhode Island$49,920
    Maryland$49,790
    North Dakota$49,510
    Indiana$49,290
    Nebraska$49,150
    Delaware$49,130
    Utah$49,070
    Virginia$49,070
    Pennsylvania$48,950
    Maine$48,590
    Missouri$48,270
    Wyoming$47,960
    Arizona$47,260
    North Carolina$47,200
    Michigan$47,170
    Idaho$47,030
    Tennessee$46,880
    South Carolina$46,800
    Georgia$46,770
    Kansas$46,590
    South Dakota$46,420
    Kentucky$46,110
    Montana$45,710
    Florida$45,000
    Texas$44,940
    New Mexico$41,860
    Louisiana$41,660
    Alabama$41,600
    Arkansas$40,870
    Oklahoma$40,710
    Mississippi$40,580
    West Virginia$39,900
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals

    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    Highest paying
    $63,470
    top metro salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $63,300
    $-170 vs highest
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI
    $61,570
    $-1,900 vs highest
    Sheboygan, WI
    $60,610
    $-2,860 vs highest
    District of Columbia
    $60,600
    $-2,870 vs highest
    Napa, CA
    $60,510
    $-2,960 vs highest
    Vallejo, CA
    $60,500
    $-2,970 vs highest
    Modesto, CA
    $60,040
    $-3,430 vs highest
    Section 04

    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$33,860 – $39,050
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$48,620
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$61,710
    Senior (15+ yrs)$76,110+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earn $63,470 — $14,850 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($61,710) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generalthis career$48,620
    Facilities Manager$104,690
    Boilermaker$73,340
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitter$62,970
    Helpers--Electrician$39,890

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-9071.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.