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

A General Maintenance Worker's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker (0-1 years)earns $47,379, a General Maintenance Worker II (1-3 years)earns $52,734, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $60,392, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $78,001, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,379,

What are the highest paying states for a General Maintenance Worker?

General Maintenance Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Maintenance Worker roles are District of Columbia $52,632, California $52,433, Massachusetts $51,734. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Maintenance Worker roles make?

Salaries for General Maintenance Worker level roles vary by specialization: General Maintenance Supervisor: $83,690; Lead General Maintenance Worker: $76,460; General Maintenance Worker IV: $76,458; General Maintenance Worker III: $59,198; Senior General Maintenance Worker: $59,190.

General Maintenance Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Maintenance Worker make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a General Maintenance Worker in Delaware is $48,249 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,435
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $42,870 to $53,581
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,972

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General Maintenance Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,581	$4,465	$1,030	$26
Average	$48,249	$4,021	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$42,870	$3,572	$824	$21

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Key Factors That Influence General Maintenance Worker Salaries

A General 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 General Maintenance Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General 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): $47,379
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,734
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,392
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,001
Expert (over 8 years): $85,379

Levels	Salary
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$47,379
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$52,734
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$60,392
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$78,001
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$85,379

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

District of Columbia: $52,632.
California: $52,433.
Massachusetts: $51,734.

District of Columbia $52,632 California $52,433 Massachusetts $51,734 Washington $51,544 New Jersey $51,525 Alaska $51,458 Connecticut $50,802 New York $50,536

Hawaii $49,685 Rhode Island $49,286 Maryland $49,015 Minnesota $48,644 Colorado $48,501 Illinois $48,454 Oregon $48,273 Delaware $48,140

New Hampshire $48,056 Virginia $47,869 Pennsylvania $47,322 Nevada $47,047 North Dakota $46,956 Michigan $46,814 Wisconsin $46,761 Vermont $46,657

Texas $46,367 Maine $46,348 Arizona $46,319 Ohio $46,286 Georgia $45,849 Indiana $45,630 Wyoming $45,587 Utah $45,521

Iowa $45,492 Kansas $45,264 Louisiana $45,198 North Carolina $45,174 Missouri $45,164 Florida $44,979 Montana $44,879 Nebraska $44,784

Kentucky $44,732 South Carolina $44,542 Tennessee $44,423 Idaho $44,375 New Mexico $44,028 Oklahoma $43,952 Alabama $43,672 South Dakota $43,201

Arkansas $42,944 West Virginia $42,806 Mississippi $42,393

Top Paying Cities for General 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: $49,823
Little Creek: $49,362
Magnolia: $49,566

Lincoln, DE $49,823 Little Creek, DE $49,362 Magnolia, DE $49,566 Milford, DE $49,823 Marydel, DE $49,176 Millsboro, DE $49,823 Millville, DE $50,156 Milton, DE $49,823

Nassau, DE $49,823 Ocean View, DE $50,156 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,156 Seaford, DE $49,300 Selbyville, DE $50,156 Smyrna, DE $49,119 Viola, DE $49,566 Woodside, DE $49,424

Bear, DE $48,758 Newark, DE $48,777 Claymont, DE $48,815 Delaware City, DE $48,777 Hockessin, DE $48,815 Kirkwood, DE $48,777 Middletown, DE $49,019 Montchanin, DE $48,815

New Castle, DE $48,815 Odessa, DE $49,086 Port Penn, DE $48,644 Rockland, DE $48,815 Saint Georges, DE $48,777 Townsend, DE $49,015 Winterthur, DE $48,815 Lewes, DE $49,823

Wilmington, DE $48,815 Dover, DE $49,338 Dover Afb, DE $49,452 Bethany Beach, DE $50,156 Bethel, DE $49,300 Bridgeville, DE $49,823 Camden Wyoming, DE $49,390 Cheswold, DE $49,224

Clayton, DE $49,100 Dagsboro, DE $50,156 Delmar, DE $49,300 Ellendale, DE $49,823 Felton, DE $49,823 Fenwick Island, DE $50,156 Frankford, DE $50,156 Frederica, DE $49,823

Georgetown, DE $49,823 Greenwood, DE $49,823 Harbeson, DE $49,823 Harrington, DE $49,823 Hartly, DE $49,077 Houston, DE $49,823 Kenton, DE $49,100 Laurel, DE $49,300

Yorklyn, DE $48,815

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

Understanding how a General 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

$42,870

Average $48,249/year

$53,581

$3,572

Average $4,021/month

$4,465

$824

Average $928/week

$1,030

$21

Average $23/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,581	$4,465	$1,030	$26
Average	$48,249	$4,021	$928	$23
25th Percentile	$42,870	$3,572	$824	$21

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