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

A Maintenance Worker's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker I (0-1 years)earns $47,648, a Maintenance Worker (1-3 years)earns $53,033, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $60,735, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $78,443, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,863,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Worker?

Maintenance Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Worker roles are District of Columbia $58,209, California $57,988, Massachusetts $57,215. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Worker roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Worker level roles vary by specialization: Highway Maintenance Worker: $62,424; HVAC Maintenance Worker: $52,656; Maintenance And Repair Worker: $51,653; Building Maintenance Worker: $51,653; Property Maintenance Worker: $48,296.

Maintenance Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Worker make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Maintenance Worker in Delaware is $53,362 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,452
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,596 to $59,690
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,346

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Maintenance Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,690	$4,974	$1,148	$29
Average	$53,362	$4,447	$1,026	$26
25th Percentile	$47,596	$3,966	$915	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Worker Salaries

A Maintenance Worker'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 Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Worker'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): $47,648
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,033
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,735
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,443
Expert (over 8 years): $85,863

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$47,648
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Worker	$53,033
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$60,735
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$78,443
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$85,863

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How Do Maintenance Worker 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 Workers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,209.
California: $57,988.
Massachusetts: $57,215.

District of Columbia $58,209 California $57,988 Massachusetts $57,215 Washington $57,005 New Jersey $56,984 Alaska $56,910 Connecticut $56,185 New York $55,891

Hawaii $54,949 Rhode Island $54,508 Maryland $54,208 Minnesota $53,798 Colorado $53,640 Illinois $53,588 Oregon $53,388 Delaware $53,241

New Hampshire $53,148 Virginia $52,941 Pennsylvania $52,337 Nevada $52,032 North Dakota $51,932 Michigan $51,774 Wisconsin $51,716 Vermont $51,601

Texas $51,280 Maine $51,259 Arizona $51,227 Ohio $51,191 Georgia $50,707 Indiana $50,465 Wyoming $50,418 Utah $50,344

Iowa $50,313 Kansas $50,060 Louisiana $49,987 North Carolina $49,960 Missouri $49,950 Florida $49,745 Montana $49,634 Nebraska $49,529

Kentucky $49,471 South Carolina $49,261 Tennessee $49,130 Idaho $49,077 New Mexico $48,693 Oklahoma $48,609 Alabama $48,299 South Dakota $47,779

Arkansas $47,495 West Virginia $47,342 Mississippi $46,885

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Workers

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:

Lincoln: $55,102
Little Creek: $54,592
Magnolia: $54,818

Lincoln, DE $55,102 Little Creek, DE $54,592 Magnolia, DE $54,818 Milford, DE $55,102 Marydel, DE $54,387 Millsboro, DE $55,102 Millville, DE $55,470 Milton, DE $55,102

Nassau, DE $55,102 Ocean View, DE $55,470 Rehoboth Beach, DE $55,470 Seaford, DE $54,524 Selbyville, DE $55,470 Smyrna, DE $54,324 Viola, DE $54,818 Woodside, DE $54,660

Bear, DE $53,924 Newark, DE $53,945 Claymont, DE $53,987 Delaware City, DE $53,945 Hockessin, DE $53,987 Kirkwood, DE $53,945 Middletown, DE $54,213 Montchanin, DE $53,987

New Castle, DE $53,987 Odessa, DE $54,287 Port Penn, DE $53,798 Rockland, DE $53,987 Saint Georges, DE $53,945 Townsend, DE $54,208 Winterthur, DE $53,987 Lewes, DE $55,102

Wilmington, DE $53,987 Dover, DE $54,566 Dover Afb, DE $54,692 Bethany Beach, DE $55,470 Bethel, DE $54,524 Bridgeville, DE $55,102 Camden Wyoming, DE $54,624 Cheswold, DE $54,440

Clayton, DE $54,303 Dagsboro, DE $55,470 Delmar, DE $54,524 Ellendale, DE $55,102 Felton, DE $55,102 Fenwick Island, DE $55,470 Frankford, DE $55,470 Frederica, DE $55,102

Georgetown, DE $55,102 Greenwood, DE $55,102 Harbeson, DE $55,102 Harrington, DE $55,102 Hartly, DE $54,277 Houston, DE $55,102 Kenton, DE $54,303 Laurel, DE $54,524

Yorklyn, DE $53,987

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Worker'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

$47,596

Average $53,362/year

$59,690

$3,966

Average $4,447/month

$4,974

$915

Average $1,026/week

$1,148

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,690	$4,974	$1,148	$29
Average	$53,362	$4,447	$1,026	$26
25th Percentile	$47,596	$3,966	$915	$23

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