Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for maintenance and repair workers, generals across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$63,420
- Alaska$63,330
- Washington$61,430
- California$60,050
- Hawaii$59,290
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$44,160
- Arkansas$45,130
- Alabama$45,670
- Oklahoma$45,870
- Mississippi$46,490
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $63,420 | $60,310 | $30 | +17.9% | 4,860 |
| 2 | Alaska | $63,330 | $60,270 | $30 | +17.8% | 4,590 |
| 3 | Washington | $61,430 | $59,160 | $30 | +14.2% | 32,450 |
| 4 | California | $60,050 | $57,000 | $29 | +11.7% | 143,060 |
| 5 | Hawaii | $59,290 | $57,960 | $29 | +10.2% | 8,030 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $59,160 | $57,620 | $28 | +10% | 11,700 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $59,080 | $59,200 | $28 | +9.9% | 29,660 |
| 8 | New York | $58,980 | $57,790 | $28 | +9.7% | 119,650 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $58,930 | $58,320 | $28 | +9.6% | 29,830 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $57,750 | $54,810 | $28 | +7.4% | 37,350 |
| 11 | Illinois | $57,650 | $56,720 | $28 | +7.2% | 66,600 |
| 12 | Vermont | $56,930 | $55,510 | $27 | +5.9% | 2,610 |
| 13 | Nevada | $56,450 | $52,360 | $27 | +5% | 16,520 |
| 14 | Oregon | $56,390 | $54,350 | $27 | +4.9% | 16,160 |
| 15 | Colorado | $55,380 | $51,280 | $27 | +3% | 22,960 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $55,230 | $55,810 | $27 | +2.7% | 30,880 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $55,100 | $52,830 | $26 | +2.5% | 5,780 |
| 18 | Ohio | $54,760 | $53,420 | $26 | +1.8% | 64,770 |
| 19 | Delaware | $54,560 | $50,150 | $26 | +1.5% | 3,310 |
| 20 | Maryland | $54,540 | $51,490 | $26 | +1.4% | 23,730 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $54,310 | $50,900 | $26 | +1% | 4,500 |
| 22 | Iowa | $54,140 | $52,160 | $26 | +0.7% | 16,500 |
| 23 | Utah | $54,010 | $50,450 | $26 | +0.4% | 16,090 |
| 24 | Virginia | $53,350 | $49,470 | $26 | -0.8% | 34,540 |
| 25 | Indiana | $53,280 | $49,890 | $26 | -0.9% | 34,480 |
| 26 | Maine | $52,990 | $49,430 | $25 | -1.5% | 5,820 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $52,910 | $47,900 | $25 | -1.6% | 3,920 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $52,760 | $49,290 | $25 | -1.9% | 55,590 |
| 29 | Idaho | $52,680 | $48,190 | $25 | -2% | 8,200 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $52,560 | $50,700 | $25 | -2.3% | 9,850 |
| 31 | Missouri | $52,210 | $48,370 | $25 | -2.9% | 31,180 |
| 32 | Arizona | $51,940 | $47,620 | $25 | -3.4% | 39,000 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $51,890 | $49,840 | $25 | -3.5% | 3,300 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $50,870 | $47,880 | $24 | -5.4% | 28,020 |
| 35 | Georgia | $50,590 | $47,680 | $24 | -5.9% | 48,430 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $50,460 | $47,910 | $24 | -6.2% | 43,440 |
| 37 | Michigan | $50,380 | $47,580 | $24 | -6.3% | 39,490 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $50,340 | $46,810 | $24 | -6.4% | 22,190 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $49,790 | $48,100 | $24 | -7.4% | 3,450 |
| 40 | Montana | $49,710 | $46,870 | $24 | -7.6% | 5,420 |
| 41 | Texas | $49,700 | $46,670 | $24 | -7.6% | 140,580 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $49,570 | $47,240 | $24 | -7.8% | 35,790 |
| 43 | Kansas | $49,330 | $47,210 | $24 | -8.3% | 12,730 |
| 44 | Florida | $48,750 | $46,060 | $23 | -9.4% | 111,530 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $48,660 | $45,760 | $23 | -9.5% | 9,320 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $48,020 | $43,960 | $23 | -10.7% | 21,490 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $46,490 | $44,350 | $22 | -13.6% | 14,550 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $45,870 | $42,750 | $22 | -14.7% | 18,670 |
| 49 | Alabama | $45,670 | $43,630 | $22 | -15.1% | 16,660 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $45,130 | $43,400 | $22 | -16.1% | 12,410 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $44,160 | $38,890 | $21 | -17.9% | 8,060 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $63,980 | $65,750 | 1,350 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,630 | $69,420 | 18,550 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $63,220 | $69,440 | 7,750 |
| 4 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $62,520 | $64,190 | 380 |
| 5 | Sheboygan, WI | $62,410 | $61,940 | 760 |
| 6 | Napa, CA | $61,860 | $64,900 | 830 |
| 7 | Vallejo, CA | $61,400 | $65,110 | 1,190 |
| 8 | Decatur, IL | $61,380 | $63,570 | 1,350 |
| 9 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $61,370 | $66,400 | 2,520 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,760 | $64,140 | 17,790 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing maintenance and repair workers, generals (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $100,550 | $96,260 | 1,340 |
| 2 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $99,200 | $94,640 | 170 |
| 3 | Other Pipeline Transportation | $89,840 | $86,040 | 110 |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $89,100 | $87,560 | 3,760 |
| 5 | Couriers and Express Delivery Services | $88,980 | $79,930 | 2,710 |
| 6 | Couriers and Messengers | $87,650 | $79,410 | 2,780 |
| 7 | Pipeline Transportation | $85,590 | $84,580 | 2,290 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | $85,590 | $86,440 | 1,940 |
| 9 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $84,420 | $80,920 | 2,460 |
| 10 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $80,760 | $80,690 | 230 |
| 11 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | $80,070 | $80,640 | 2,660 |
| 12 | Tobacco Manufacturing | $79,610 | $75,900 | 100 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do maintenance and repair workers, general make in the U.S.?
The median maintenance and repair workers, general salary in the United States is $49,590 per year (mean $53,780), and about 80% earn between $35,350 and $77,180.
How much do maintenance and repair workers, general make per hour?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays maintenance and repair workers, general the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for maintenance and repair workers, general at $63,420 per year (median $60,310).
What is the job outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 159,800 openings per year.