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How much does a Maintenance Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
63.8k salaries reported, updated at May 24, 2020
$18.18
per hour
The average salary for a maintenance technician is $18.18 per hour in the United States and $6,750 overtime per year.
Additional compensation
Overtime
$6,750
per year
Most common benefits
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) matching
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
Top companies for Maintenance Technicians in United States
Highest paying cities in United States for Maintenance Technicians
Best-paid skills and qualifications for maintenance technicians
Most recommended certification
NCCER Certification![dimension-trending-icon]()
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 $18.18 per hour.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Certification categories:
| Top skill | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Industrial Equipment Experience | +32.29% | 302  | |
Programmable Logic Controllers | +28.76% | 5,409 | |
Stamping Press | +28.96% | 166 | |
Crane | +34.44% | 98 | |
Millwright Experience | +31.38% | 50 |
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Robotics Degree | +28.36% | 4 jobs | 5 |
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Boiler License | +14.18% | 212 jobs | 665 |
Educator License With Stipulations | +27.44% | 3 jobs | 49 |
Journeyman License | +17.42% | 132 jobs | 297 |
Crane Certification | +35.16% | 3 jobs | 4 |
Electrical License | +12.52% | 138 jobs | 202 |
Most common benefits for Maintenance Technicians
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Salary satisfaction
Based on 19,435 ratings
46% of Maintenance technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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