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 $49,067, a Maintenance Tech (1-3 years)earns $54,613, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $62,544, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $80,780, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $88,421,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Maintenance Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Maintenance Tech in Rhode Island is $53,926 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,410
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,556 to $59,937
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,756

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Maintenance Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,937	$4,995	$1,153	$29
Average	$53,926	$4,494	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$47,556	$3,963	$915	$23

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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): $49,067
Early Career (1-2 years): $54,613
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,544
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,780
Expert (over 8 years): $88,421

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$49,067
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Tech	$54,613
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$62,544
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$80,780
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$88,421

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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:

Adamsville: $54,432
Albion: $53,528
Ashaway: $54,639

Adamsville, RI $54,432 Albion, RI $53,528 Ashaway, RI $54,639 Barrington, RI $53,528 Block Island, RI $54,355 Bradford, RI $54,603 Bristol, RI $53,477 Carolina, RI $54,158

Charlestown, RI $54,215 Chepachet, RI $53,425 Clayville, RI $53,477 Coventry, RI $53,425 West Greenwich, RI $53,389 East Greenwich, RI $53,461 Exeter, RI $54,603 Fiskeville, RI $53,528

Forestdale, RI $53,477 Foster, RI $53,389 Glendale, RI $53,389 Greene, RI $53,988 Greenville, RI $53,528 Harmony, RI $53,513 Harrisville, RI $53,425 Hope, RI $53,528

Hope Valley, RI $54,639 Hopkinton, RI $54,654 Jamestown, RI $54,107 Kenyon, RI $54,587 Little Compton, RI $54,412 Manville, RI $53,528 Mapleville, RI $53,389 Newport, RI $54,117

Middletown, RI $54,344 North Kingstown, RI $53,373 North Scituate, RI $53,513 Oakland, RI $53,440 Pascoag, RI $53,409 Pawtucket, RI $53,528 Central Falls, RI $53,528 Cumberland, RI $53,528

Lincoln, RI $53,528 Portsmouth, RI $53,900 Prudence Island, RI $53,425 Rockville, RI $54,654 Saunderstown, RI $54,138 Shannock, RI $54,572 Slatersville, RI $53,477 Slocum, RI $54,138

Tiverton, RI $54,448 Wakefield, RI $54,081 Kingston, RI $54,091 Narragansett, RI $54,102 Peace Dale, RI $54,081 Warren, RI $53,513 Warwick, RI $53,528 Westerly, RI $54,670

West Kingston, RI $54,122 West Warwick, RI $53,528 Wood River Junction, RI $54,603 Woonsocket, RI $53,477 North Smithfield, RI $53,513 Wyoming, RI $54,587 Providence, RI $53,528 Cranston, RI $53,528

North Providence, RI $53,528 East Providence, RI $53,528 Riverside, RI $53,528 Rumford, RI $53,528 Smithfield, RI $53,528 Johnston, RI $53,528

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.

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$47,556

Average $53,926/year

$59,937

$3,963

Average $4,494/month

$4,995

$915

Average $1,037/week

$1,153

$23

Average $26/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,937	$4,995	$1,153	$29
Average	$53,926	$4,494	$1,037	$26
25th Percentile	$47,556	$3,963	$915	$23

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