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

A Maintenance Helper's salary grows with experience: a Maintenance Helper (0-1 years)earns $45,922, a General Maintenance Worker II (1-3 years)earns $51,109, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $58,541, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $75,622, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $82,774,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Helper?

Maintenance Helper salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Helper roles are District of Columbia $50,607, California $50,415, Massachusetts $49,743. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Helper roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Helper level roles vary by specialization: Maintenance Helper IV: $76,490; Maintenance Helper III: $59,210; Maintenance Helper II: $51,690; Maintenance Helper I: $46,490; General Maintenance Worker I: $46,442.

Maintenance Helper Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Helper make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Helper in Delaware is $46,287 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $55,787
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,767 to $51,260
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,741

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Maintenance Helper Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,260	$4,272	$986	$25
Average	$46,287	$3,857	$890	$22
25th Percentile	$40,767	$3,397	$784	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Helper Salaries

A Maintenance Helper'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 Experience Level Affects Maintenance Helper Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Helper's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $45,922
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,109
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,541
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,622
Expert (over 8 years): $82,774

Levels	Salary
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Helper	$45,922
General M... Level Maintenance Helper	$51,109
General M... Level Maintenance Helper	$58,541
General M... Level Maintenance Helper	$75,622
General M... Level Maintenance Helper	$82,774

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How Do Maintenance Helper 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 Helpers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,607.
California: $50,415.
Massachusetts: $49,743.

District of Columbia $50,607 California $50,415 Massachusetts $49,743 Washington $49,560 New Jersey $49,542 Alaska $49,478 Connecticut $48,847 New York $48,591

Hawaii $47,773 Rhode Island $47,389 Maryland $47,128 Minnesota $46,772 Colorado $46,635 Illinois $46,589 Oregon $46,415 Delaware $46,287

New Hampshire $46,207 Virginia $46,027 Pennsylvania $45,501 Nevada $45,236 North Dakota $45,149 Michigan $45,012 Wisconsin $44,962 Vermont $44,861

Texas $44,583 Maine $44,564 Arizona $44,537 Ohio $44,505 Georgia $44,084 Indiana $43,874 Wyoming $43,833 Utah $43,769

Iowa $43,742 Kansas $43,522 Louisiana $43,458 North Carolina $43,435 Missouri $43,426 Florida $43,248 Montana $43,152 Nebraska $43,061

Kentucky $43,010 South Carolina $42,827 Tennessee $42,713 Idaho $42,667 New Mexico $42,334 Oklahoma $42,261 Alabama $41,991 South Dakota $41,539

Arkansas $41,292 West Virginia $41,159 Mississippi $40,762

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Helpers

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: $47,906
Little Creek: $47,462
Magnolia: $47,659

Lincoln, DE $47,906 Little Creek, DE $47,462 Magnolia, DE $47,659 Milford, DE $47,906 Marydel, DE $47,284 Millsboro, DE $47,906 Millville, DE $48,225 Milton, DE $47,906

Nassau, DE $47,906 Ocean View, DE $48,225 Rehoboth Beach, DE $48,225 Seaford, DE $47,403 Selbyville, DE $48,225 Smyrna, DE $47,229 Viola, DE $47,659 Woodside, DE $47,522

Bear, DE $46,882 Newark, DE $46,900 Claymont, DE $46,937 Delaware City, DE $46,900 Hockessin, DE $46,937 Kirkwood, DE $46,900 Middletown, DE $47,133 Montchanin, DE $46,937

New Castle, DE $46,937 Odessa, DE $47,197 Port Penn, DE $46,772 Rockland, DE $46,937 Saint Georges, DE $46,900 Townsend, DE $47,128 Winterthur, DE $46,937 Lewes, DE $47,906

Wilmington, DE $46,937 Dover, DE $47,439 Dover Afb, DE $47,549 Bethany Beach, DE $48,225 Bethel, DE $47,403 Bridgeville, DE $47,906 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,490 Cheswold, DE $47,330

Clayton, DE $47,211 Dagsboro, DE $48,225 Delmar, DE $47,403 Ellendale, DE $47,906 Felton, DE $47,906 Fenwick Island, DE $48,225 Frankford, DE $48,225 Frederica, DE $47,906

Georgetown, DE $47,906 Greenwood, DE $47,906 Harbeson, DE $47,906 Harrington, DE $47,906 Hartly, DE $47,188 Houston, DE $47,906 Kenton, DE $47,211 Laurel, DE $47,403

Yorklyn, DE $46,937

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Helper'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.

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$40,767

Average $46,287/year

$51,260

$3,397

Average $3,857/month

$4,272

$784

Average $890/week

$986

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$51,260	$4,272	$986	$25
Average	$46,287	$3,857	$890	$22
25th Percentile	$40,767	$3,397	$784	$20

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