Maintenance and Repair Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for maintenance and repair workers is $49,590 a year. By state, it ranges from $38,890 in West Virginia to $60,310 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,350
- 25th percentile
- $40,840
- Median
- $49,590
- 75th percentile
- $62,620
- Top 10%
- $77,180
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,529,700 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $60,310 | +22% | $42,100 | $84,390 | 4,860 |
| 2 | Alaska | $60,270 | +22% | $38,260 | $90,900 | 4,590 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $59,200 | +19% | $38,630 | $79,040 | 29,660 |
| 4 | Washington | $59,160 | +19% | $41,760 | $83,930 | 32,450 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,320 | +18% | $38,750 | $80,190 | 29,830 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $57,960 | +17% | $37,930 | $80,620 | 8,030 |
| 7 | New York | $57,790 | +17% | $37,010 | $83,570 | 119,650 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $57,620 | +16% | $38,460 | $82,090 | 11,700 |
| 9 | California | $57,000 | +15% | $38,810 | $82,710 | 143,060 |
| 10 | Illinois | $56,720 | +14% | $36,120 | $80,740 | 66,600 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $55,810 | +13% | $35,870 | $75,910 | 30,880 |
| 12 | Vermont | $55,510 | +12% | $42,180 | $74,940 | 2,610 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $54,810 | +11% | $37,500 | $81,190 | 37,350 |
| 14 | Oregon | $54,350 | +10% | $38,630 | $78,480 | 16,160 |
| 15 | Ohio | $53,420 | +8% | $35,320 | $76,270 | 64,770 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $52,830 | +7% | $37,620 | $74,910 | 5,780 |
| 17 | Nevada | $52,360 | +6% | $36,170 | $80,600 | 16,520 |
| 18 | Iowa | $52,160 | +5% | $36,570 | $74,490 | 16,500 |
| 19 | Maryland | $51,490 | +4% | $36,890 | $75,740 | 23,730 |
| 20 | Colorado | $51,280 | +3% | $38,700 | $76,150 | 22,960 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $50,900 | +3% | $36,920 | $75,900 | 4,500 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $50,700 | +2% | $36,240 | $69,210 | 9,850 |
| 23 | Utah | $50,450 | +2% | $35,520 | $77,060 | 16,090 |
| 24 | Delaware | $50,150 | +1% | $36,510 | $78,380 | 3,310 |
| 25 | Indiana | $49,890 | +1% | $35,170 | $75,720 | 34,480 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $49,840 | +1% | $36,280 | $68,450 | 3,300 |
| 27 | Virginia | $49,470 | 0% | $34,640 | $77,260 | 34,540 |
| 28 | Maine | $49,430 | 0% | $37,440 | $75,570 | 5,820 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $49,290 | −1% | $34,960 | $75,220 | 55,590 |
| 30 | Missouri | $48,370 | −2% | $34,050 | $75,620 | 31,180 |
| 31 | Idaho | $48,190 | −3% | $35,830 | $75,870 | 8,200 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $48,100 | −3% | $37,340 | $62,720 | 3,450 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $47,910 | −3% | $33,630 | $70,640 | 43,440 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $47,900 | −3% | $31,070 | $80,100 | 3,920 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $47,880 | −3% | $32,950 | $74,530 | 28,020 |
| 36 | Georgia | $47,680 | −4% | $33,920 | $72,480 | 48,430 |
| 37 | Arizona | $47,620 | −4% | $35,810 | $76,360 | 39,000 |
| 38 | Michigan | $47,580 | −4% | $35,050 | $70,570 | 39,490 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $47,240 | −5% | $33,810 | $68,990 | 35,790 |
| 40 | Kansas | $47,210 | −5% | $33,570 | $66,830 | 12,730 |
| 41 | Montana | $46,870 | −5% | $34,790 | $72,300 | 5,420 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $46,810 | −6% | $30,470 | $75,740 | 22,190 |
| 43 | Texas | $46,670 | −6% | $30,950 | $74,220 | 140,580 |
| 44 | Florida | $46,060 | −7% | $34,200 | $67,680 | 111,530 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $45,760 | −8% | $30,920 | $71,380 | 9,320 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $44,350 | −11% | $28,570 | $70,110 | 14,550 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $43,960 | −11% | $28,110 | $75,880 | 21,490 |
| 48 | Alabama | $43,630 | −12% | $29,070 | $63,810 | 16,660 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $43,400 | −12% | $29,140 | $63,130 | 12,410 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $42,750 | −14% | $29,380 | $65,940 | 18,670 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $38,890 | −22% | $28,170 | $68,240 | 8,060 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Maintenance and Repair Workers salary questions
Which state pays maintenance and repair workers the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $60,310 a year (+22% vs. the national median of $49,590). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays maintenance and repair workers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $38,890 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most maintenance and repair workers work?
California has the most jobs, about 143,060, with a median of $57,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.