SOC 49-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Hartford, CT is $58,670 per year, 18.3% above the national median of $49,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Hartford, CT is $58,670 per year, 18.3% above the national median of $49,590. Half of workers earn between $45,890 and $73,250. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,110 and the ninetieth at $87,770.
The area has 4,020 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, New Haven records the highest median at $58,740. Of the 575 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 363rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,110 | −23.1% |
| 25th | $45,890 | −7.5% |
| Median (50th) | $58,670 | +18.3% |
| 75th | $73,250 | +47.7% |
| 90th | $87,770 | +77.0% |
| Mean | $60,730 | +22.5% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | $58,740 | 2,330 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $57,500 | 2,410 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $53,190 | 820 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $49,000 | 1,240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $58,670 buys what $56,631 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 14.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,631US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,670 a year, 18.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,110 to $87,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,020 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $58,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $58,670, or $28.21 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,590, so pay in Hartford, CT is 18.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Hartford, CT earns more than $87,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New Haven, at $58,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,020 jobs in this occupation in Hartford, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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