SOC 49-9043 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Maintenance Workers, Machinery — Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · 7 metro areas compared
In Syracuse, NY the median wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery reaches $79,720 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Syracuse, NY the median wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery reaches $79,720 a year. That is 31.0% more than the national median of $60,850. Pay ranges from under $47,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $90,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,780 to $83,550.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.75 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Albany records the highest median at $72,400. Of the 518 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,320 | −22.2% |
| 25th | $59,780 | −1.8% |
| Median (50th) | $79,720 | +31.0% |
| 75th | $83,550 | +37.3% |
| 90th | $90,360 | +48.5% |
| Mean | $73,830 | +21.3% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | $72,400 | 130 | |
| 2 | New York | $68,990 | 1,170 | |
| 3 | Utica | $65,530 | 50 | |
| 4 | Buffalo | $65,230 | 210 | |
| 5 | Rochester | $63,500 | 280 | |
| 6 | Glens Falls | $63,000 | 30 | |
| 7 | Kiryas Joel | $58,740 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Syracuse run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $79,720 buys what $73,883 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$73,883US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,720 a year, 31.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,320 to $90,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $72,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Syracuse, NY?
The median annual wage is $79,720, or $38.33 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 $60,850, so pay in Syracuse, NY is 31.0% 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 Syracuse, NY earns more than $90,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,320 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 Albany, at $72,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Syracuse, NY. 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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