What are the main factors that influence a Building Maintenance Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Building Maintenance Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Building Maintenance Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Building Maintenance Technician's salary?

A Building Maintenance Technician's salary grows with experience: a Facility Maintenance Technician I (0-1 years)earns $44,147, a Building Maintenance Technician (1-3 years)earns $51,165, a Facility Maintenance Technician III (3-5 years)earns $56,654, a Facility Maintenance Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $62,357,

What are the highest paying states for a Building Maintenance Technician?

Building Maintenance Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Maintenance Technician roles are District of Columbia $56,343, California $56,129, Massachusetts $55,381. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Maintenance Technician roles make?

Salaries for Building Maintenance Technician level roles vary by specialization: Building Maintenance Manager: $107,602; Building Maintenance Supervisor: $87,172; Building Maintenance Engineer: $85,625; Building Maintenance Technician IV: $62,800; Facility Maintenance Technician IV: $62,774.

Building Maintenance Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Building Maintenance Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Maintenance Technician in Delaware is $51,534 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Building Maintenance Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,120
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,737 to $56,551
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,459

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Building Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,551	$4,713	$1,088	$27
Average	$51,534	$4,294	$991	$25
25th Percentile	$45,737	$3,811	$880	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Building Maintenance Technician Salaries

A Building Maintenance Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Building Maintenance Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Building Maintenance Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,343.
California: $56,129.
Massachusetts: $55,381.

District of Columbia $56,343 California $56,129 Massachusetts $55,381 Washington $55,177 New Jersey $55,157 Alaska $55,086 Connecticut $54,383 New York $54,099

Hawaii $53,188 Rhode Island $52,760 Maryland $52,470 Minnesota $52,073 Colorado $51,921 Illinois $51,870 Oregon $51,676 Delaware $51,534

New Hampshire $51,444 Virginia $51,244 Pennsylvania $50,659 Nevada $50,363 North Dakota $50,267 Michigan $50,114 Wisconsin $50,058 Vermont $49,946

Texas $49,636 Maine $49,615 Arizona $49,585 Ohio $49,549 Georgia $49,081 Indiana $48,847 Wyoming $48,801 Utah $48,730

Iowa $48,699 Kansas $48,455 Louisiana $48,384 North Carolina $48,358 Missouri $48,348 Florida $48,150 Montana $48,043 Nebraska $47,941

Kentucky $47,885 South Carolina $47,682 Tennessee $47,554 Idaho $47,503 New Mexico $47,132 Oklahoma $47,051 Alabama $46,750 South Dakota $46,247

Arkansas $45,972 West Virginia $45,824 Mississippi $45,381

Top Paying Cities for Building Maintenance Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $51,302
Little Creek: $51,677
Magnolia: $51,603

Lincoln, DE $51,302 Little Creek, DE $51,677 Magnolia, DE $51,603 Milford, DE $51,432 Marydel, DE $51,516 Millsboro, DE $51,086 Millville, DE $51,165 Milton, DE $51,254

Nassau, DE $51,291 Ocean View, DE $51,157 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,255 Seaford, DE $51,284 Selbyville, DE $51,072 Smyrna, DE $51,713 Viola, DE $51,475 Woodside, DE $51,613

Bear, DE $51,494 Newark, DE $51,475 Claymont, DE $51,580 Delaware City, DE $51,526 Hockessin, DE $51,470 Kirkwood, DE $51,516 Middletown, DE $51,536 Montchanin, DE $51,482

New Castle, DE $51,489 Odessa, DE $51,562 Port Penn, DE $51,596 Rockland, DE $51,487 Saint Georges, DE $51,520 Townsend, DE $51,599 Winterthur, DE $51,493 Lewes, DE $51,274

Wilmington, DE $51,473 Dover, DE $51,677 Dover Afb, DE $51,405 Bethany Beach, DE $51,103 Bethel, DE $51,156 Bridgeville, DE $51,276 Camden Wyoming, DE $51,532 Cheswold, DE $51,660

Clayton, DE $51,662 Dagsboro, DE $51,067 Delmar, DE $50,985 Ellendale, DE $51,140 Felton, DE $51,428 Fenwick Island, DE $51,078 Frankford, DE $50,989 Frederica, DE $51,479

Georgetown, DE $51,048 Greenwood, DE $51,284 Harbeson, DE $51,102 Harrington, DE $51,363 Hartly, DE $51,523 Houston, DE $51,290 Kenton, DE $51,665 Laurel, DE $51,017

Yorklyn, DE $51,485

Building Maintenance Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Building Maintenance Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Building Maintenance Technician positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Building Maintenance Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Building Maintenance Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$61,841	$30.0	20%
Telecom	$59,264	$28.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$56,687	$27.0	10%
Biotechnology	$56,687	$27.0	10%
Insurance	$56,687	$27.0	10%

Building Maintenance Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Maintenance Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$45,737

Average $51,534/year

$56,551

$3,811

Average $4,294/month

$4,713

$880

Average $991/week

$1,088

$22

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,551	$4,713	$1,088	$27
Average	$51,534	$4,294	$991	$25
25th Percentile	$45,737	$3,811	$880	$22

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