SOC 49-9043 · May 2025 · United States
Maintenance Workers, Machinery
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery across the United States is $60,850 per year, measured over 60,020 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $84,620.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Pay for this occupation varies by 133.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $84,620 and New Mexico pays $36,240.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $84,620 | 280 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $77,070 | 130 | |
| 3 | Kentucky | $76,710 | 2,920 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $75,500 | 750 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $72,040 | 110 | |
| 6 | California | $67,840 | 4,130 | |
| 7 | New York | $67,610 | 2,760 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $65,500 | 1,420 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $64,910 | 960 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $64,790 | 800 |
States with the most Maintenance Workers, Machinery jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 8,800 | $59,280 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 4,750 | $60,580 | |
| 3 | California | 4,130 | $67,840 | |
| 4 | Kentucky | 2,920 | $76,710 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 2,900 | $57,730 | |
| 6 | Florida | 2,830 | $51,900 | |
| 7 | New York | 2,760 | $67,610 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 2,330 | $59,280 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 2,180 | $63,720 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 1,870 | $59,570 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisville/Jefferson County | $157,260 | 970 |
| 2 | Beaumont | $91,440 | 320 |
| 3 | Clarksville | $84,500 | 70 |
| 4 | Manchester | $83,890 | 80 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $83,540 | 70 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | $83,170 | 360 |
| 7 | Kennewick | $81,070 | 60 |
| 8 | Longview | $79,890 | 30 |
| 9 | Syracuse | $79,720 | 320 |
| 10 | Cincinnati | $79,410 | 940 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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