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

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

How does experience change A Maintenance Clerk's salary?

A Maintenance Clerk's salary grows with experience: an Maintenance Clerk (0-1 years)earns $50,381, an Administrative Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $59,218, an Administrative Assistant III (3-5 years)earns $70,474, an Administrative Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $82,674,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Clerk?

Maintenance Clerk salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Clerk roles are District of Columbia $50,739, California $50,546, Massachusetts $49,872. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Clerk roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Clerk level roles vary by specialization: Maintenance Parts Clerk: $59,150; Maintenance Shop Clerk: $50,811; Intermediate Accounting Clerk: $48,690; Bookkeeping Clerk II: $48,673; Senior File Maintenance Clerk: $48,645.

Maintenance Clerk Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Maintenance Clerk make in District of Columbia?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Clerk in District of Columbia is $50,739 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,025
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,974 to $55,599
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,636

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Maintenance Clerk Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,599	$4,633	$1,069	$27
Average	$50,739	$4,228	$976	$24
25th Percentile	$45,974	$3,831	$884	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Clerk Salaries

A Maintenance Clerk'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 Maintenance Clerk 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 Maintenance Clerks. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,739.
California: $50,546.
Massachusetts: $49,872.

District of Columbia $50,739 California $50,546 Massachusetts $49,872 Washington $49,689 New Jersey $49,671 Alaska $49,607 Connecticut $48,974 New York $48,718

Hawaii $47,897 Rhode Island $47,512 Maryland $47,251 Minnesota $46,894 Colorado $46,756 Illinois $46,710 Oregon $46,536 Delaware $46,408

New Hampshire $46,327 Virginia $46,147 Pennsylvania $45,620 Nevada $45,354 North Dakota $45,267 Michigan $45,129 Wisconsin $45,079 Vermont $44,978

Texas $44,699 Maine $44,680 Arizona $44,653 Ohio $44,621 Georgia $44,199 Indiana $43,988 Wyoming $43,947 Utah $43,883

Iowa $43,855 Kansas $43,636 Louisiana $43,571 North Carolina $43,548 Missouri $43,539 Florida $43,361 Montana $43,264 Nebraska $43,173

Kentucky $43,122 South Carolina $42,939 Tennessee $42,824 Idaho $42,779 New Mexico $42,444 Oklahoma $42,371 Alabama $42,100 South Dakota $41,647

Arkansas $41,399 West Virginia $41,266 Mississippi $40,868

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Clerks

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:

Parcel Return Service: $50,739
Washington: $50,739
Naval Anacost Annex: $50,739

Parcel Return Service, DC $50,739 Washington, DC $50,739 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $50,739 Washington Navy Yard, DC $50,739

Maintenance Clerk Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Clerk'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 April 01, 2026

$45,974

Average $50,739/year

$55,599

$3,831

Average $4,228/month

$4,633

$884

Average $976/week

$1,069

$22

Average $24/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,599	$4,633	$1,069	$27
Average	$50,739	$4,228	$976	$24
25th Percentile	$45,974	$3,831	$884	$22

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