Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in 2026

    SOC: 49-9043.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $60,500
    per year
    Salary Range
    $40K – $84K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    56,540
    employed
    Job Growth
    -2.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Maintenance Workers, Machinerys Make?

    Maintenance Workers, Machinerys earn a median annual salary of $60,500 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $40,080 at the 10th percentile to $83,560 at the 90th percentile — a range of $43,480. The highest-paying state is Wyoming at $85,830.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$40,080
    25th percentile$48,600
    Median (50th)$60,500
    75th percentile$72,260
    90th percentile$83,560
    10th: $40,080Median: $60,50090th: $83,560
    Section 02

    Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary by State

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

    StateMedian salary
    Wyomingtop$85,830
    Alaska$75,670
    New Hampshire$75,060
    Hawaii$69,620
    California$66,120
    Tennessee$64,980
    Massachusetts$64,420
    Virginia$63,920
    Utah$63,820
    Minnesota$63,450
    Washington$63,420
    Pennsylvania$62,970
    Delaware$62,790
    Connecticut$62,640
    Ohio$62,610
    South Carolina$62,610
    New York$62,450
    Iowa$61,990
    Colorado$61,950
    Kentucky$61,720
    Oklahoma$61,240
    Missouri$61,040
    Nevada$60,970
    Louisiana$60,740
    Wisconsin$60,700
    Illinois$60,310
    Florida$60,010
    Michigan$59,960
    North Carolina$59,390
    Rhode Island$59,200
    Kansas$59,180
    Maryland$59,130
    Indiana$58,930
    Nebraska$58,800
    Texas$57,500
    Oregon$56,600
    Maine$56,560
    Arizona$55,860
    Georgia$55,390
    West Virginia$55,380
    Alabama$55,320
    Idaho$54,770
    Mississippi$54,480
    District of Columbia$51,800
    New Jersey$49,530
    Arkansas$49,150
    South Dakota$48,350
    New Mexico$35,360
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinerys

    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
    Highest paying
    $108,110
    top metro salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
    $89,950
    $-18,160 vs highest
    Wyoming
    $85,830
    $-22,280 vs highest
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $82,040
    $-26,070 vs highest
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area
    $80,710
    $-27,400 vs highest
    New Haven, CT
    $80,660
    $-27,450 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $80,290
    $-27,820 vs highest
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area
    $78,470
    $-29,640 vs highest
    Section 04

    Maintenance Workers, Machinery 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)~$40,080 – $48,600
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$60,500
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$72,260
    Senior (15+ yrs)$83,560+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Maintenance Workers, Machinerys in Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area earn $108,110 — $47,610 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 ($72,260) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Maintenance Workers, Machinerythis career$60,500
    Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairer$53,990
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics$63,980
    Rail Car Repairer$65,680
    Control and Valve Installers and Repairer$74,690

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 49-9043.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.