Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary (2025)
Based on 60,020 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $42,000 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,920 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $60,850 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $75,200 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $88,550 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$42K
25th
$49K
Median
$61K
75th
$75K
90th
$89K
Highest Paying States for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | $96,450 |
| Wyoming | $88,540 |
| New York | $73,480 |
| Nevada | $72,140 |
| New Hampshire | $70,470 |
| Washington | $70,460 |
| Alaska | $69,420 |
| Rhode Island | $69,060 |
| California | $68,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,930 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Kentucky at an average of $96,450 per year, while Pennsylvania has an average of $67,930 — a difference of $28,520. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Maintenance Workers, Machinery
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60,020 workers were employed as Maintenance Workers, Machinerys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations. The annual mean wage of $64,610 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 49-9043