SOC 49-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Wisconsin is $55,810 per year, 12.5% 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 Wisconsin is $55,810 per year, 12.5% above the national median of $49,590. Half of workers earn between $45,590 and $63,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,870 and the ninetieth at $75,910.
Employment stands at 30,880, or 10.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Wisconsin ranks number 11th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Sheboygan records the highest median at $62,410. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 426th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,870 | −27.7% |
| 25th | $45,590 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $55,810 | +12.5% |
| 75th | $63,920 | +28.9% |
| 90th | $75,910 | +53.1% |
| Mean | $55,230 | +11.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheboygan | $62,410 | 760 | |
| 2 | Kenosha | $58,740 | 840 | |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $58,470 | 990 | |
| 4 | Green Bay | $58,080 | 1,910 | |
| 5 | Appleton | $57,420 | 1,340 | |
| 6 | Madison | $57,330 | 3,790 | |
| 7 | Janesville | $56,610 | 770 | |
| 8 | Milwaukee | $56,320 | 8,270 | |
| 9 | Wausau | $55,650 | 830 | |
| 10 | Racine | $54,030 | 800 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $55,810 goes as far as $59,309 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,309US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,810 a year, 12.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,870 to $75,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30,880 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sheboygan, at $62,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $55,810, or $26.83 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 Wisconsin is 12.5% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $75,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,870 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 Sheboygan, at $62,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30,880 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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