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Maintenance technician salary in North Carolina

How much does a Maintenance Technician make in North Carolina?

Average base salary

$21.85
same
as national average
Average $21.85
Low $15.74
High $30.32
Overtime
$6,719per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a maintenance technician is $21.85 per hour in North Carolina and $6,719 overtime per year.7.6k salaries reported, updated at September 19, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in North Carolina

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Maintenance Technicians in North Carolina

  1. Pinnacle Corrugated
    3.0
    6 reviews41 salaries reported
    $31.31per hour
  2. $24.00per hour
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Highest paying cities for Maintenance Technicians near North Carolina

  1. Newton, NC
    $25.56 per hour
    56 salaries reported
  2. Monroe, NC
    $22.55 per hour
    55 salaries reported
  3. Garner, NC
    $21.97 per hour
    66 salaries reported
  1. Mooresville, NC
    $21.96 per hour
    85 salaries reported
  2. Asheville, NC
    $21.59 per hour
    158 salaries reported
  3. Wilson, NC
    $21.59 per hour
    65 salaries reported
  1. Charlotte, NC
    $21.57 per hour
    1.2k salaries reported
  2. Raleigh, NC
    $21.46 per hour
    610 salaries reported
  3. Wilmington, NC
    $19.12 per hour
    175 salaries reported
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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 skill

Industrial Maintenance(earn +23.06% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 14.05% since 2018. Maintenance Technicians with this skill earn +23.06% more than the average base salary, which is $21.85 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
20117increase by 7
20124120increase by 58757.14%
201311179increase by 171.33%
201416663increase by 49.06%
201511994decrease by 28.02%
201613209increase by 10.13%
201710402decrease by 21.25%
201811516increase by 10.71%
201913134increase by 14.05%

Top companies hiring Maintenance Technicians with the recommended skill

Spectrum
CarolinaEast Health System
Pfizer
Millennium Print Group
The Cheesecake Factory
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Top certifications
NCCER Certification
+56.07%salary
Top fields of study
Robotics Degree
+28.36%salary
Top licenses
Boiler License
+14.18%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top CertificationsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
4 jobs5
2 jobs2
89 jobs131
7 jobs8
144 jobs223
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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 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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How much do similar professions get paid in North Carolina?

Service Technician

Job openings

Average $21.21 per hour

Field Service Technician

Job openings

Average $22.66 per hour

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Common questions about salaries for a Maintenance Technician

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