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The median annual wage for maintenance and repair workers, general in the US was $49,590 in May 2025 (mean $53,780), with 1,529,700 people employed, per BLS. Among states, District of Columbia paid the highest median ($60,310) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($23,220).
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $60,310 | $63,420 | 4860 |
| Alaska | $60,270 | $63,330 | 4590 |
| Minnesota | $59,200 | $59,080 | 29660 |
| Washington | $59,160 | $61,430 | 32450 |
| Massachusetts | $58,320 | $58,930 | 29830 |
| Hawaii | $57,960 | $59,290 | 8030 |
| New York | $57,790 | $58,980 | 119650 |
| Connecticut | $57,620 | $59,160 | 11700 |
| California | $57,000 | $60,050 | 143060 |
| Illinois | $56,720 | $57,650 | 66600 |
| Wisconsin | $55,810 | $55,230 | 30880 |
| Vermont | $55,510 | $56,930 | 2610 |
| New Jersey | $54,810 | $57,750 | 37350 |
| Oregon | $54,350 | $56,390 | 16160 |
| Ohio | $53,420 | $54,760 | 64770 |
| New Hampshire | $52,830 | $55,100 | 5780 |
| Nevada | $52,360 | $56,450 | 16520 |
| Iowa | $52,160 | $54,140 | 16500 |
| Maryland | $51,490 | $54,540 | 23730 |
| Colorado | $51,280 | $55,380 | 22960 |
| Rhode Island | $50,900 | $54,310 | 4500 |
| Nebraska | $50,700 | $52,560 | 9850 |
| Utah | $50,450 | $54,010 | 16090 |
| Delaware | $50,150 | $54,560 | 3310 |
| Indiana | $49,890 | $53,280 | 34480 |
| North Dakota | $49,840 | $51,890 | 3300 |
| Virginia | $49,470 | $53,350 | 34540 |
| Maine | $49,430 | $52,990 | 5820 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,290 | $52,760 | 55590 |
| Missouri | $48,370 | $52,210 | 31180 |
| Idaho | $48,190 | $52,680 | 8200 |
| South Dakota | $48,100 | $49,790 | 3450 |
| North Carolina | $47,910 | $50,460 | 43440 |
| Wyoming | $47,900 | $52,910 | 3920 |
| South Carolina | $47,880 | $50,870 | 28020 |
| Georgia | $47,680 | $50,590 | 48430 |
| Arizona | $47,620 | $51,940 | 39000 |
| Michigan | $47,580 | $50,380 | 39490 |
| Tennessee | $47,240 | $49,570 | 35790 |
| Kansas | $47,210 | $49,330 | 12730 |
| Montana | $46,870 | $49,710 | 5420 |
| Kentucky | $46,810 | $50,340 | 22190 |
| Texas | $46,670 | $49,700 | 140580 |
| Florida | $46,060 | $48,750 | 111530 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 | $48,660 | 9320 |
| Mississippi | $44,350 | $46,490 | 14550 |
| Louisiana | $43,960 | $48,020 | 21490 |
| Alabama | $43,630 | $45,670 | 16660 |
| Arkansas | $43,400 | $45,130 | 12410 |
| Oklahoma | $42,750 | $45,870 | 18670 |
| West Virginia | $38,890 | $44,160 | 8060 |
| Virgin Islands | $38,850 | $43,140 | 700 |
| Guam | $30,450 | $33,570 | 1240 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,220 | $26,870 | 12560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much do general maintenance and repair workers make?
The median annual wage for maintenance and repair workers, general in the US was $49,590 in May 2025 (mean $53,780), with 1,529,700 people employed, per BLS. Among states, District of Columbia paid the highest median ($60,310) and Puerto Rico the lowest ($23,220).
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.