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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Maintenance Technician in Maryland is $52,470 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:
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Building Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $57,579 | $4,798 | $1,107 | $28 |
| Average | $52,470 | $4,373 | $1,009 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,568 | $3,881 | $896 | $22 |
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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.
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:
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:
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.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $62,964 | $30.0 | 20% |
| Telecom | $60,341 | $29.0 | 15% |
| Aerospace & Defense | $57,717 | $28.0 | 10% |
| Biotechnology | $57,717 | $28.0 | 10% |
| Insurance | $57,717 | $28.0 | 10% |
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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $57,579 | $4,798 | $1,107 | $28 |
| Average | $52,470 | $4,373 | $1,009 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,568 | $3,881 | $896 | $22 |
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