Maintenance Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for maintenance workers is $60,850 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,240 in New Mexico to $84,620 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,000
- 25th percentile
- $48,920
- Median
- $60,850
- 75th percentile
- $75,200
- Top 10%
- $88,550
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 60,020 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $84,620 | +39% | $60,740 | $112,010 | 280 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $77,070 | +27% | $45,870 | $83,890 | 130 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $76,710 | +26% | $48,980 | $162,460 | 2,920 |
| 4 | Nevada | $75,500 | +24% | $45,350 | $92,950 | 750 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $72,040 | +18% | $45,470 | $83,780 | 110 |
| 6 | California | $67,840 | +11% | $46,000 | $93,440 | 4,130 |
| 7 | New York | $67,610 | +11% | $47,880 | $104,360 | 2,760 |
| 8 | Virginia | $65,500 | +8% | $46,570 | $95,300 | 1,420 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $64,910 | +7% | $46,760 | $79,060 | 960 |
| 10 | Tennessee | $64,790 | +6% | $43,510 | $83,480 | 800 |
| 11 | Iowa | $64,760 | +6% | $49,640 | $79,340 | 900 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $64,310 | +6% | $46,150 | $79,740 | 420 |
| 13 | Colorado | $64,010 | +5% | $47,880 | $85,980 | 740 |
| 14 | Missouri | $63,720 | +5% | $48,070 | $84,430 | 2,180 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $63,250 | +4% | $43,610 | $99,500 | 410 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $63,020 | +4% | $44,000 | $82,030 | 730 |
| 17 | Washington | $62,970 | +3% | $51,690 | $94,420 | 700 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $62,640 | +3% | $40,930 | $92,510 | 1,410 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $62,520 | +3% | $47,270 | $62,550 | 80 |
| 20 | Alaska | $61,290 | +1% | $49,720 | $103,760 | 40 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $61,190 | +1% | $44,140 | $77,320 | 650 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $61,080 | 0% | $45,740 | $98,840 | 1,260 |
| 23 | Utah | $60,850 | 0% | $42,580 | $79,700 | 1,180 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $60,580 | 0% | $42,540 | $78,230 | 4,750 |
| 25 | Alabama | $60,560 | 0% | $46,680 | $77,510 | 420 |
| 26 | Kansas | $60,160 | −1% | $45,040 | $78,500 | 1,040 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $60,020 | −1% | $38,370 | $88,750 | 790 |
| 28 | Michigan | $59,590 | −2% | $41,400 | $78,890 | 1,640 |
| 29 | Maryland | $59,570 | −2% | $40,020 | $77,730 | 1,870 |
| 30 | Illinois | $59,300 | −3% | $43,190 | $92,060 | 560 |
| 31 | Ohio | $59,280 | −3% | $38,330 | $85,400 | 2,330 |
| 32 | Texas | $59,280 | −3% | $38,440 | $90,650 | 8,800 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $58,970 | −3% | $38,740 | $76,530 | 1,530 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $57,920 | −5% | $38,800 | $72,480 | 310 |
| 35 | Georgia | $57,730 | −5% | $38,950 | $81,990 | 2,900 |
| 36 | Oregon | $57,440 | −6% | $43,210 | $88,920 | 430 |
| 37 | Idaho | $56,250 | −8% | $43,190 | $84,370 | 170 |
| 38 | Arizona | $56,130 | −8% | $43,710 | $80,940 | 440 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | $55,000 | −10% | $41,400 | $77,930 | 320 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $54,380 | −11% | $36,120 | $72,820 | 450 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $53,250 | −12% | $41,410 | $73,750 | 770 |
| 42 | Maine | $52,300 | −14% | $45,930 | $70,200 | 490 |
| 43 | Florida | $51,900 | −15% | $40,370 | $83,670 | 2,830 |
| 44 | Indiana | $48,760 | −20% | $44,230 | $72,550 | 1,780 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $45,240 | −26% | $32,460 | $60,530 | 50 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $36,240 | −40% | $36,240 | $73,580 | Not published |
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 Workers salary questions
Which state pays maintenance workers the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $84,620 a year (+39% vs. the national median of $60,850). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays maintenance workers the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $36,240 a year (−40% vs. national).
Where do most maintenance workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 8,800, with a median of $59,280.
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.