SOC 49-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — Virginia
Virginia · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Virginia is $49,470 per year, close to the national median of $49,590 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Virginia is $49,470 per year, close to the national median of $49,590 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $39,530 and $61,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,640 and the ninetieth at $77,260.
Employment stands at 34,540, or 8.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Virginia ranks number 27th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Harrisonburg records the highest median at $50,350. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 497th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,640 | −30.1% |
| 25th | $39,530 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $49,470 | −0.2% |
| 75th | $61,990 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $77,260 | +55.8% |
| Mean | $53,350 | +7.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisonburg | $50,350 | 780 | |
| 2 | Roanoke | $48,880 | 1,360 | |
| 3 | Staunton | $48,860 | 490 | |
| 4 | Richmond | $48,730 | 5,520 | |
| 5 | Winchester | $48,550 | 670 | |
| 6 | Charlottesville | $48,170 | 1,060 | |
| 7 | Blacksburg | $48,040 | 930 | |
| 8 | Lynchburg | $47,920 | 880 | |
| 9 | Virginia Beach | $47,820 | 7,100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $49,470 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$49,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,932US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $49,470 a year, 0.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,640 to $77,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 34,540 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisonburg, at $50,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $49,470, or $23.79 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 Virginia is 0.2% lower. 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 Virginia earns more than $77,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,640 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 Harrisonburg, at $50,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 34,540 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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