Maintenance technician salary in United States
How much does a Maintenance Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
$22.70
Average $22.70
Low $16.32
High $31.57
The average salary for a maintenance technician is $22.70 per hour in the United States and $6,750 overtime per year.200.7k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
Years of experience | Per hour |
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1 to 2 years | |
3 to 5 years | |
6 to 9 years | |
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Top companies for Maintenance Technicians in United States
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Highest paying cities for Maintenance Technicians near United States
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Where can a Maintenance Technician earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Maintenance Technicians
Most recommended certification
NCCER Certification
(earn +56.07% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 37.50% since 2018. Maintenance Technicians with this certification earn +56.07% more than the average base salary, which is $22.70 per hour.
Job Trend
Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
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2012 | 38 | increase by 38 |
2013 | 234 | increase by 515.79% |
2014 | 208 | decrease by 11.11% |
2015 | 48 | decrease by 76.92% |
2016 | 103 | increase by 114.58% |
2017 | 72 | decrease by 30.10% |
2018 | 88 | increase by 22.22% |
2019 | 55 | decrease by 37.50% |
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Top schools offering NCCER Certification
Most common benefits for Maintenance Technicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tools provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 19,435 ratings46% of Maintenance Technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Service Technician
Job openingsAverage $22.01 per hour
Facilities Technician
Job openingsAverage $22.15 per hour
Maintenance Person
Job openingsAverage $18.19 per hour
Field Service Technician
Job openingsAverage $24.50 per hour
Maintenance Mechanic
Job openingsAverage $26.50 per hour
Maintenance Supervisor
Job openingsAverage $26.26 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Maintenance Technician
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