Maintenance and Repair Workers Salary in California
Maintenance and Repair Workers in California earn a median of $57,000 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $57,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($49,590)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 143,060
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,810; the top 10% earn over $82,710. Nationally the range is $35,350 to $77,180.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,550 median in California
- Rail Car Repairers$68,370 median in California
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$66,040 median in California
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44,670 median in California
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$141,180 median in California
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$100,260 median in California
Maintenance and Repair Workers pay in California
How much do maintenance and repair workers make in California?
The median is $57,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,810 and the top 10% earn over $82,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for maintenance and repair workers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+15% vs. the national median of $49,590). Living costs are not included.