Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Maintenance and repair workers, general (SOC 49-9071) employed 1,529,700 people in May 2025. The median pay is $49,590 a year ($23.84 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,350 and the highest-paid 10% more than $77,180. BLS projects its employment to change by +4.2% between 2025 and 2035 (about 148,700 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest median pay: District of Columbia ($60,310), Alaska ($60,270), Minnesota ($59,200). Most jobs: California (143,060), Texas (140,580), New York (119,650).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,350 | $17.00 |
| 25th percentile | $40,840 | $19.63 |
| Median | $49,590 | $23.84 |
| Mean | $53,780 | $25.86 |
| 75th percentile | $62,620 | $30.11 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $77,180 | $37.11 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 1,621,800 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 1,690,500 |
| Change in jobs | 68,600 |
| Percent change | +4.2% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 148,700 |
| Self-employed share | 0.9% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16,660 | 0.80 | $43,630 | $29,070 | $63,810 | -12% | 30% |
| Alaska | 4,590 | 1.43 | $60,270 | $38,260 | $90,900 | +22% | 29% |
| Arizona | 39,000 | 1.22 | $47,620 | $35,810 | $76,360 | -4% | 42% |
| Arkansas | 12,410 | 0.97 | $43,400 | $29,140 | $63,130 | -12% | 27% |
| California | 143,060 | 0.80 | $57,000 | $38,810 | $82,710 | +15% | 44% |
| Colorado | 22,960 | 0.81 | $51,280 | $38,700 | $76,150 | +3% | 43% |
| Connecticut | 11,700 | 0.70 | $57,620 | $38,460 | $82,090 | +16% | 32% |
| Delaware | 3,310 | 0.69 | $50,150 | $36,510 | $78,380 | +1% | 37% |
| District of Columbia | 4,860 | 0.70 | $60,310 | $42,100 | $84,390 | +22% | 38% |
| Florida | 111,530 | 1.14 | $46,060 | $34,200 | $67,680 | -7% | 47% |
| Georgia | 48,430 | 1.01 | $47,680 | $33,920 | $72,480 | -4% | 38% |
| Hawaii | 8,030 | 1.30 | $57,960 | $37,930 | $80,620 | +17% | 40% |
| Idaho | 8,200 | 0.97 | $48,190 | $35,830 | $75,870 | -3% | 34% |
| Illinois | 66,600 | 1.11 | $56,720 | $36,120 | $80,740 | +14% | 28% |
| Indiana | 34,480 | 1.10 | $49,890 | $35,170 | $75,720 | +1% | 27% |
| Iowa | 16,500 | 1.08 | $52,160 | $36,570 | $74,490 | +5% | 23% |
| Kansas | 12,730 | 0.90 | $47,210 | $33,570 | $66,830 | -5% | 27% |
| Kentucky | 22,190 | 1.13 | $46,810 | $30,470 | $75,740 | -6% | 26% |
| Louisiana | 21,490 | 1.13 | $43,960 | $28,110 | $75,880 | -11% | 29% |
| Maine | 5,820 | 0.92 | $49,430 | $37,440 | $75,570 | -0% | 29% |
| Maryland | 23,730 | 0.87 | $51,490 | $36,890 | $75,740 | +4% | 40% |
| Massachusetts | 29,830 | 0.83 | $58,320 | $38,750 | $80,190 | +18% | 38% |
| Michigan | 39,490 | 0.91 | $47,580 | $35,050 | $70,570 | -4% | 29% |
| Minnesota | 29,660 | 1.02 | $59,200 | $38,630 | $79,040 | +19% | 26% |
| Mississippi | 14,550 | 1.27 | $44,350 | $28,570 | $70,110 | -11% | 27% |
| Missouri | 31,180 | 1.08 | $48,370 | $34,050 | $75,620 | -2% | 26% |
| Montana | 5,420 | 1.08 | $46,870 | $34,790 | $72,300 | -5% | 30% |
| Nebraska | 9,850 | 0.98 | $50,700 | $36,240 | $69,210 | +2% | 26% |
| Nevada | 16,520 | 1.08 | $52,360 | $36,170 | $80,600 | +6% | 39% |
| New Hampshire | 5,780 | 0.86 | $52,830 | $37,620 | $74,910 | +7% | 35% |
| New Jersey | 37,350 | 0.89 | $54,810 | $37,500 | $81,190 | +11% | 39% |
| New Mexico | 9,320 | 1.09 | $45,760 | $30,920 | $71,380 | -8% | 29% |
| New York | 119,650 | 1.26 | $57,790 | $37,010 | $83,570 | +17% | 34% |
| North Carolina | 43,440 | 0.89 | $47,910 | $33,630 | $70,640 | -3% | 34% |
| North Dakota | 3,300 | 0.78 | $49,840 | $36,280 | $68,450 | +1% | 24% |
| Ohio | 64,770 | 1.19 | $53,420 | $35,320 | $76,270 | +8% | 24% |
| Oklahoma | 18,670 | 1.11 | $42,750 | $29,380 | $65,940 | -14% | 29% |
| Oregon | 16,160 | 0.83 | $54,350 | $38,630 | $78,480 | +10% | 35% |
| Pennsylvania | 55,590 | 0.93 | $49,290 | $34,960 | $75,220 | -1% | 30% |
| Rhode Island | 4,500 | 0.91 | $50,900 | $36,920 | $75,900 | +3% | 33% |
| South Carolina | 28,020 | 1.24 | $47,880 | $32,950 | $74,530 | -3% | 32% |
| South Dakota | 3,450 | 0.77 | $48,100 | $37,340 | $62,720 | -3% | 25% |
| Tennessee | 35,790 | 1.11 | $47,240 | $33,810 | $68,990 | -5% | 33% |
| Texas | 140,580 | 1.02 | $46,670 | $30,950 | $74,220 | -6% | 38% |
| Utah | 16,090 | 0.94 | $50,450 | $35,520 | $77,060 | +2% | 38% |
| Vermont | 2,610 | 0.87 | $55,510 | $42,180 | $74,940 | +12% | 29% |
| Virginia | 34,540 | 0.85 | $49,470 | $34,640 | $77,260 | -0% | 40% |
| Washington | 32,450 | 0.93 | $59,160 | $41,760 | $83,930 | +19% | 37% |
| West Virginia | 8,060 | 1.17 | $38,890 | $28,170 | $68,240 | -22% | 27% |
| Wisconsin | 30,880 | 1.07 | $55,810 | $35,870 | $75,910 | +13% | 25% |
| Wyoming | 3,920 | 1.42 | $47,900 | $31,070 | $80,100 | -3% | 25% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | 1,350 | $63,980 | $44,750 | $81,370 | 1.86 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 18,550 | $63,630 | $45,970 | $98,140 | 0.79 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 7,750 | $63,220 | $46,680 | $99,430 | 0.69 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 380 | $62,520 | $37,250 | $91,100 | 1.06 |
| Sheboygan, WI | 760 | $62,410 | $41,630 | $79,640 | 1.28 |
| Napa, CA | 830 | $61,860 | $44,920 | $88,850 | 1.09 |
| Vallejo, CA | 1,190 | $61,400 | $42,160 | $92,890 | 0.84 |
| Decatur, IL | 1,350 | $61,380 | $43,720 | $74,830 | 3.02 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 17,790 | $60,760 | $45,610 | $87,840 | 0.87 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 18,090 | $60,470 | $40,010 | $79,500 | 0.94 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | 560 | $60,150 | $38,380 | $88,400 | 1.07 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 21,030 | $59,670 | $39,630 | $80,920 | 0.79 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | 760 | $59,670 | $40,510 | $88,330 | 0.82 |
| Modesto, CA | 1,660 | $59,650 | $40,320 | $82,100 | 0.86 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 2,740 | $59,590 | $39,950 | $83,230 | 0.96 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 108,700 | $59,550 | $37,400 | $88,050 | 1.16 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 520 | $59,200 | $41,380 | $80,800 | 1.09 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | 1,130 | $58,980 | $39,710 | $78,010 | 0.88 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 1,820 | $58,900 | $37,650 | $83,990 | 1.48 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 8,860 | $58,760 | $41,720 | $83,430 | 0.74 |
| Kenosha, WI | 840 | $58,740 | $31,640 | $78,400 | 1.13 |
| New Haven, CT | 2,330 | $58,740 | $38,520 | $84,250 | 0.84 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | 1,130 | $58,690 | $39,090 | $94,530 | 0.89 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 4,020 | $58,670 | $38,110 | $87,770 | 0.68 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | 990 | $58,470 | $38,500 | $80,120 | 1.08 |
| Columbus, IN | 610 | $58,450 | $36,090 | $75,050 | 1.25 |
| Kankakee, IL | 520 | $58,400 | $35,860 | $77,460 | 1.24 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | 950 | $58,170 | $46,230 | $76,580 | 0.81 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 1,930 | $58,170 | $42,230 | $83,870 | 0.96 |
| Bellingham, WA | 880 | $58,090 | $39,170 | $84,080 | 0.98 |
| Green Bay, WI | 1,910 | $58,080 | $36,960 | $74,980 | 1.11 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 45,710 | $58,020 | $36,870 | $82,320 | 1.03 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | 1,050 | $57,610 | $38,860 | $77,490 | 1.13 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | 1,500 | $57,590 | $37,960 | $78,120 | 1.19 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 2,410 | $57,500 | $39,650 | $82,800 | 0.61 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 980 | $57,470 | $39,110 | $66,840 | 1.32 |
| Appleton, WI | 1,340 | $57,420 | $36,770 | $76,360 | 1.10 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 830 | $57,420 | $36,130 | $72,620 | 1.55 |
| Anchorage, AK | 1,680 | $57,390 | $37,190 | $83,270 | 0.96 |
| Madison, WI | 3,790 | $57,330 | $37,350 | $76,650 | 0.94 |
| Boulder, CO | 1,090 | $57,240 | $40,000 | $78,450 | 0.58 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 23,100 | $57,240 | $37,890 | $80,520 | 0.75 |
| Lima, OH | 620 | $57,180 | $36,760 | $84,510 | 1.25 |
| Toledo, OH | 3,640 | $57,170 | $36,780 | $77,640 | 1.27 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 12,140 | $56,830 | $36,340 | $77,390 | 1.12 |
| Merced, CA | 930 | $56,700 | $36,400 | $78,310 | 1.19 |
| Mankato, MN | 630 | $56,690 | $36,980 | $75,220 | 1.14 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | 770 | $56,610 | $35,520 | $74,870 | 1.12 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 7,980 | $56,570 | $37,460 | $79,920 | 0.75 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 47,890 | $56,520 | $38,510 | $79,360 | 0.78 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 8,270 | $56,320 | $36,390 | $76,920 | 1.02 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 1,140 | $56,120 | $36,260 | $74,590 | 1.12 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 640 | $56,010 | $35,240 | $82,420 | 1.29 |
| Albany, OR | 370 | $55,820 | $39,520 | $77,610 | 0.80 |
| Grand Island, NE | 460 | $55,740 | $35,200 | $75,000 | 1.19 |
| Chambersburg, PA | 740 | $55,670 | $36,100 | $75,020 | 1.25 |
| Wausau, WI | 830 | $55,650 | $36,900 | $72,410 | 1.21 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | 1,250 | $55,480 | $37,340 | $83,530 | 1.24 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 5,120 | $55,280 | $37,590 | $80,140 | 1.17 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 1,290 | $55,260 | $36,070 | $77,640 | 1.24 |
The median is $49,590 a year ($23.84 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $35,350 and the highest-paid tenth over $77,180 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
1,529,700 in May 2025, and BLS projects +4.2% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
District of Columbia, with a median of $60,310 (among states with published figures).