Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for maintenance workers, machinery in the United States was $60,850 ($29.25 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,000 | $20.19 |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 |
| Median | $60,850 | $29.25 |
| 75th | $75,200 | $36.16 |
| 90th | $88,550 | $42.57 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-9043
- Total U.S. employment: 60,020
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $42,000, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $88,550 — a 2.1x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,560 | $29.12 | -0.5% | 420 |
| Alaska | $61,290 | $29.47 | +0.7% | 40 |
| Arizona | $56,130 | $26.98 | -7.8% | 440 |
| Arkansas | $53,250 | $25.60 | -12.5% | 770 |
| California | $67,840 | $32.61 | +11.5% | 4,130 |
| Colorado | $64,010 | $30.77 | +5.2% | 740 |
| Connecticut | $63,250 | $30.41 | +3.9% | 410 |
| District of Columbia | $62,520 | $30.06 | +2.7% | 80 |
| Florida | $51,900 | $24.95 | -14.7% | 2,830 |
| Georgia | $57,730 | $27.76 | -5.1% | 2,900 |
| Idaho | $56,250 | $27.05 | -7.6% | 170 |
| Illinois | $59,300 | $28.51 | -2.5% | 560 |
| Indiana | $48,760 | $23.44 | -19.9% | 1,780 |
| Iowa | $64,760 | $31.14 | +6.4% | 900 |
| Kansas | $60,160 | $28.92 | -1.1% | 1,040 |
| Kentucky | $76,710 | $36.88 | +26.1% | 2,920 |
| Louisiana | $62,640 | $30.12 | +2.9% | 1,410 |
| Maine | $52,300 | $25.15 | -14.1% | 490 |
| Maryland | $59,570 | $28.64 | -2.1% | 1,870 |
| Massachusetts | $55,000 | $26.44 | -9.6% | 320 |
| Michigan | $59,590 | $28.65 | -2.1% | 1,640 |
| Minnesota | $63,020 | $30.30 | +3.6% | 730 |
| Mississippi | $54,380 | $26.15 | -10.6% | 450 |
| Missouri | $63,720 | $30.63 | +4.7% | 2,180 |
| Nebraska | $61,190 | $29.42 | +0.6% | 650 |
| Nevada | $75,500 | $36.30 | +24.1% | 750 |
| New Hampshire | $77,070 | $37.05 | +26.7% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $57,920 | $27.85 | -4.8% | 310 |
| New Mexico | $36,240 | $17.42 | -40.4% | 0 |
| New York | $67,610 | $32.51 | +11.1% | 2,760 |
| North Carolina | $60,580 | $29.13 | -0.4% | 4,750 |
| Ohio | $59,280 | $28.50 | -2.6% | 2,330 |
| Oklahoma | $58,970 | $28.35 | -3.1% | 1,530 |
| Oregon | $57,440 | $27.62 | -5.6% | 430 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,080 | $29.36 | +0.4% | 1,260 |
| Rhode Island | $72,040 | $34.64 | +18.4% | 110 |
| South Carolina | $64,910 | $31.21 | +6.7% | 960 |
| South Dakota | $45,240 | $21.75 | -25.7% | 50 |
| Tennessee | $64,790 | $31.15 | +6.5% | 800 |
| Texas | $59,280 | $28.50 | -2.6% | 8,800 |
| Utah | $60,850 | $29.25 | 0.0% | 1,180 |
| Virginia | $65,500 | $31.49 | +7.6% | 1,420 |
| Washington | $62,970 | $30.27 | +3.5% | 700 |
| West Virginia | $60,020 | $28.86 | -1.4% | 790 |
| Wisconsin | $64,310 | $30.92 | +5.7% | 420 |
| Wyoming | $84,620 | $40.68 | +39.1% | 280 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for maintenance workers, machinery?
The median annual wage for maintenance workers, machinery is $60,850 ($29.25 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays maintenance workers, machinery the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many maintenance workers, machinery are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 60,020 maintenance workers, machinery employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do maintenance workers, machinery make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $29.25. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.