Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for maintenance workers, machinery in the U.S. is $60,850 ($29.25 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $60,850
- Mean annual wage
- $64,610
- Median hourly wage
- $29.25
- Employment
- 60,020
60,020 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,000 | $20.19 |
| 25th percentile | $48,920 | $23.52 |
| Median (50th) | $60,850 | $29.25 |
| 75th percentile | $75,200 | $36.16 |
| 90th percentile | $88,550 | $42.57 |
Highest-paying states for maintenance workers, machinery
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $84,620 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $77,070 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $76,710 | 2,920 |
| Nevada | $75,500 | 750 |
| Rhode Island | $72,040 | 110 |
| California | $67,840 | 4,130 |
| New York | $67,610 | 2,760 |
| Virginia | $65,500 | 1,420 |
| South Carolina | $64,910 | 960 |
| Tennessee | $64,790 | 800 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Mexico: $36,240 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $45,240 median annual wage
- Indiana: $48,760 median annual wage
- Florida: $51,900 median annual wage
- Maine: $52,300 median annual wage
About this occupation
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Typical tasks
- Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse to maintain machinery and work areas.
- Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
- Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
- Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
- Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
- Replace or repair metal, wood, leather, glass, or other lining in machines, or in equipment compartments or containers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 7.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 51.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.8% |
| Master's degree | 0.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,860
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- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61,010
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,770
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,510
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49,230
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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