What are the main factors that influence a Maintenance Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Maintenance Assistant's salary?

A Maintenance Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Maintenance Assistant (0-1 years)earns $48,675, a General Maintenance Worker II (1-3 years)earns $54,176, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $62,044, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $80,133, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $87,713,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Assistant?

Maintenance Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Assistant roles are District of Columbia $52,234, California $52,036, Massachusetts $51,343. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Maintenance Director: $190,463; Assistant Director of Maintenance: $189,434; Assistant Maintenance Supervisor: $84,815; Assistant Maintenance Manager: $83,278; Assistant Maintenance Technician: $65,268.

Maintenance Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Maintenance Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Maintenance Assistant in Rhode Island is $49,253 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Maintenance Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,295
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,543 to $54,509
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,344

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Maintenance Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,509	$4,542	$1,048	$26
Average	$49,253	$4,104	$947	$24
25th Percentile	$43,543	$3,629	$837	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Assistant Salaries

A Maintenance Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Maintenance Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $48,675
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,176
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,044
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,133
Expert (over 8 years): $87,713

Levels	Salary
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Assistant	$48,675
General M... Level Maintenance Assistant	$54,176
General M... Level Maintenance Assistant	$62,044
General M... Level Maintenance Assistant	$80,133
General M... Level Maintenance Assistant	$87,713

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How Do Maintenance Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Maintenance Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $52,234.
California: $52,036.
Massachusetts: $51,343.

District of Columbia $52,234 California $52,036 Massachusetts $51,343 Washington $51,154 New Jersey $51,135 Alaska $51,069 Connecticut $50,418 New York $50,154

Hawaii $49,309 Rhode Island $48,913 Maryland $48,644 Minnesota $48,276 Colorado $48,135 Illinois $48,088 Oregon $47,908 Delaware $47,776

New Hampshire $47,693 Virginia $47,507 Pennsylvania $46,965 Nevada $46,691 North Dakota $46,601 Michigan $46,460 Wisconsin $46,408 Vermont $46,304

Texas $46,016 Maine $45,998 Arizona $45,969 Ohio $45,936 Georgia $45,502 Indiana $45,285 Wyoming $45,243 Utah $45,177

Iowa $45,148 Kansas $44,922 Louisiana $44,856 North Carolina $44,832 Missouri $44,823 Florida $44,639 Montana $44,540 Nebraska $44,445

Kentucky $44,394 South Carolina $44,205 Tennessee $44,087 Idaho $44,040 New Mexico $43,695 Oklahoma $43,620 Alabama $43,342 South Dakota $42,874

Arkansas $42,620 West Virginia $42,483 Mississippi $42,072

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $49,715
Albion: $48,890
Ashaway: $49,904

Adamsville, RI $49,715 Albion, RI $48,890 Ashaway, RI $49,904 Barrington, RI $48,890 Block Island, RI $49,644 Bradford, RI $49,871 Bristol, RI $48,842 Carolina, RI $49,465

Charlestown, RI $49,517 Chepachet, RI $48,795 Clayville, RI $48,842 Coventry, RI $48,795 West Greenwich, RI $48,762 East Greenwich, RI $48,828 Exeter, RI $49,871 Fiskeville, RI $48,890

Forestdale, RI $48,842 Foster, RI $48,762 Glendale, RI $48,762 Greene, RI $49,309 Greenville, RI $48,890 Harmony, RI $48,875 Harrisville, RI $48,795 Hope, RI $48,890

Hope Valley, RI $49,904 Hopkinton, RI $49,918 Jamestown, RI $49,418 Kenyon, RI $49,857 Little Compton, RI $49,696 Manville, RI $48,890 Mapleville, RI $48,762 Newport, RI $49,427

Middletown, RI $49,635 North Kingstown, RI $48,748 North Scituate, RI $48,875 Oakland, RI $48,809 Pascoag, RI $48,781 Pawtucket, RI $48,890 Central Falls, RI $48,890 Cumberland, RI $48,890

Lincoln, RI $48,890 Portsmouth, RI $49,229 Prudence Island, RI $48,795 Rockville, RI $49,918 Saunderstown, RI $49,446 Shannock, RI $49,842 Slatersville, RI $48,842 Slocum, RI $49,446

Tiverton, RI $49,729 Wakefield, RI $49,394 Kingston, RI $49,404 Narragansett, RI $49,413 Peace Dale, RI $49,394 Warren, RI $48,875 Warwick, RI $48,890 Westerly, RI $49,932

West Kingston, RI $49,432 West Warwick, RI $48,890 Wood River Junction, RI $49,871 Woonsocket, RI $48,842 North Smithfield, RI $48,875 Wyoming, RI $49,857 Providence, RI $48,890 Cranston, RI $48,890

North Providence, RI $48,890 East Providence, RI $48,890 Riverside, RI $48,890 Rumford, RI $48,890 Smithfield, RI $48,890 Johnston, RI $48,890

Maintenance Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$43,543

Average $49,253/year

$54,509

$3,629

Average $4,104/month

$4,542

$837

Average $947/week

$1,048

$21

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$54,509	$4,542	$1,048	$26
Average	$49,253	$4,104	$947	$24
25th Percentile	$43,543	$3,629	$837	$21

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