High-paying maintenance jobs in Independence

Maintenance ensures equipment and facilities function properly. Workers perform repairs and preventive upkeep. Technical skills and problem-solving abilities are critical.


The 886 maintenance jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $45,552 and $93,570 per year. Maintenance Technician, Automotive Technician and Maintenance Person are among the most popular high-paying roles in Independence, MO.

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Updated Nov 05, 2026
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Independence, MO
Missouri
Job openings (Independence)

Auto Body Technician

Independence

$93,570 per year

Missouri

$81,960 per year

Plumber

Independence

$81,953 per year

Missouri

$69,542 per year

Mechanic

Independence

$33.29 per hour

Missouri

$27.58 per hour

HVAC Technician

Independence

$27.32 per hour

Missouri

$29.78 per hour

Automotive Technician

Independence

$25.13 per hour

Missouri

$29.16 per hour

Maintenance Technician

Independence

$22.09 per hour

Missouri

$24.23 per hour

Lube Technician

Independence

$19.53 per hour

Missouri

$17.38 per hour

Maintenance Person

Independence

$19.23 per hour

Missouri

$19.91 per hour

Service Technician

Independence

$17.86 per hour

Missouri

$22.78 per hour

Inspector

Independence

$17.22 per hour

Missouri

$21.49 per hour

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