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

A Maintenance Tech's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker I (0-1 years)earns $47,704, a Maintenance Tech (1-3 years)earns $53,096, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $60,807, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $78,536, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,965,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Tech?

Maintenance Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,190, California $56,974, Massachusetts $56,214. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Tech roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Tech level roles vary by specialization: Aircraft Maintenance Tech: $68,835; Maintenance Tech 2: $63,663; Maintenance Tech III: $59,250; Maintenance Tech 3: $58,448; Industrial Maintenance Tech: $51,363.

Maintenance Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Tech make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Maintenance Tech in Delaware is $52,428 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,593
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,235 to $58,272
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,596

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Maintenance Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,272	$4,856	$1,121	$28
Average	$52,428	$4,369	$1,008	$25
25th Percentile	$46,235	$3,853	$889	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Tech Salaries

A Maintenance Tech'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 Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Tech'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): $47,704
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,096
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,807
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,536
Expert (over 8 years): $85,965

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$47,704
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Tech	$53,096
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$60,807
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$78,536
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$85,965

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

District of Columbia: $57,190.
California: $56,974.
Massachusetts: $56,214.

District of Columbia $57,190 California $56,974 Massachusetts $56,214 Washington $56,008 New Jersey $55,987 Alaska $55,915 Connecticut $55,202 New York $54,913

Hawaii $53,988 Rhode Island $53,554 Maryland $53,260 Minnesota $52,857 Colorado $52,702 Illinois $52,650 Oregon $52,454 Delaware $52,309

New Hampshire $52,218 Virginia $52,015 Pennsylvania $51,421 Nevada $51,121 North Dakota $51,023 Michigan $50,868 Wisconsin $50,811 Vermont $50,698

Texas $50,383 Maine $50,362 Arizona $50,331 Ohio $50,295 Georgia $49,820 Indiana $49,582 Wyoming $49,535 Utah $49,463

Iowa $49,432 Kansas $49,184 Louisiana $49,112 North Carolina $49,086 Missouri $49,076 Florida $48,874 Montana $48,766 Nebraska $48,663

Kentucky $48,606 South Carolina $48,399 Tennessee $48,270 Idaho $48,218 New Mexico $47,841 Oklahoma $47,759 Alabama $47,454 South Dakota $46,942

Arkansas $46,664 West Virginia $46,514 Mississippi $46,064

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Teches

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: $54,138
Little Creek: $53,637
Magnolia: $53,859

Lincoln, DE $54,138 Little Creek, DE $53,637 Magnolia, DE $53,859 Milford, DE $54,138 Marydel, DE $53,435 Millsboro, DE $54,138 Millville, DE $54,499 Milton, DE $54,138

Nassau, DE $54,138 Ocean View, DE $54,499 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,499 Seaford, DE $53,570 Selbyville, DE $54,499 Smyrna, DE $53,373 Viola, DE $53,859 Woodside, DE $53,704

Bear, DE $52,981 Newark, DE $53,001 Claymont, DE $53,043 Delaware City, DE $53,001 Hockessin, DE $53,043 Kirkwood, DE $53,001 Middletown, DE $53,265 Montchanin, DE $53,043

New Castle, DE $53,043 Odessa, DE $53,337 Port Penn, DE $52,857 Rockland, DE $53,043 Saint Georges, DE $53,001 Townsend, DE $53,260 Winterthur, DE $53,043 Lewes, DE $54,138

Wilmington, DE $53,043 Dover, DE $53,611 Dover Afb, DE $53,735 Bethany Beach, DE $54,499 Bethel, DE $53,570 Bridgeville, DE $54,138 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,668 Cheswold, DE $53,487

Clayton, DE $53,353 Dagsboro, DE $54,499 Delmar, DE $53,570 Ellendale, DE $54,138 Felton, DE $54,138 Fenwick Island, DE $54,499 Frankford, DE $54,499 Frederica, DE $54,138

Georgetown, DE $54,138 Greenwood, DE $54,138 Harbeson, DE $54,138 Harrington, DE $54,138 Hartly, DE $53,327 Houston, DE $54,138 Kenton, DE $53,353 Laurel, DE $53,570

Yorklyn, DE $53,043

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Tech'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

$46,235

Average $52,428/year

$58,272

$3,853

Average $4,369/month

$4,856

$889

Average $1,008/week

$1,121

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,272	$4,856	$1,121	$28
Average	$52,428	$4,369	$1,008	$25
25th Percentile	$46,235	$3,853	$889	$22

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