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

A Maintenance Mechanic's salary grows with experience: a Facilities Mechanic Technician I (0-1 years)earns $54,075, a Maintenance Mechanic (1-3 years)earns $60,071, a Facilities Mechanic Technician III (3-5 years)earns $67,053, a Facilities Mechanic Technician IV (5-7 years)earns $77,054, a Facilities Mechanic Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,399,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Mechanic?

Maintenance Mechanic salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Mechanic roles are District of Columbia $66,336, California $66,084, Massachusetts $65,203. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Mechanic roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Mechanic level roles vary by specialization: Meter Maintenance Mechanic: $89,230; Maintenance Mechanic Lead: $82,992; Mechanic II, Maintenance: $82,943; Senior Maintenance Mechanic: $82,765; Aviation Maintenance Mechanic: $73,081.

Maintenance Mechanic Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Mechanic make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Mechanic in Delaware is $60,674 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,342
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,371 to $68,875
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,632

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Maintenance Mechanic Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,875	$5,740	$1,325	$33
Average	$60,674	$5,056	$1,167	$29
25th Percentile	$54,371	$4,531	$1,046	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Mechanic Salaries

A Maintenance Mechanic'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 Mechanic Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Mechanic'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): $54,075
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,071
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $67,053
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,054
Expert (over 8 years): $83,399

Levels	Salary
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanic	$54,075
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Mechanic	$60,071
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanic	$67,053
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanic	$77,054
Facilitie... Level Maintenance Mechanic	$83,399

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

District of Columbia: $66,336.
California: $66,084.
Massachusetts: $65,203.

District of Columbia $66,336 California $66,084 Massachusetts $65,203 Washington $64,964 New Jersey $64,940 Alaska $64,856 Connecticut $64,029 New York $63,694

Hawaii $62,621 Rhode Island $62,118 Maryland $61,776 Minnesota $61,309 Colorado $61,129 Illinois $61,069 Oregon $60,842 Delaware $60,674

New Hampshire $60,569 Virginia $60,332 Pennsylvania $59,643 Nevada $59,296 North Dakota $59,182 Michigan $59,002 Wisconsin $58,937 Vermont $58,805

Texas $58,439 Maine $58,415 Arizona $58,379 Ohio $58,337 Georgia $57,786 Indiana $57,511 Wyoming $57,457 Utah $57,373

Iowa $57,337 Kansas $57,049 Louisiana $56,965 North Carolina $56,935 Missouri $56,923 Florida $56,690 Montana $56,564 Nebraska $56,444

Kentucky $56,378 South Carolina $56,139 Tennessee $55,989 Idaho $55,929 New Mexico $55,492 Oklahoma $55,396 Alabama $55,042 South Dakota $54,449

Arkansas $54,125 West Virginia $53,952 Mississippi $53,431

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Mechanics

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: $62,795
Little Creek: $62,214
Magnolia: $62,471

Lincoln, DE $62,795 Little Creek, DE $62,214 Magnolia, DE $62,471 Milford, DE $62,795 Marydel, DE $61,980 Millsboro, DE $62,795 Millville, DE $63,214 Milton, DE $62,795

Nassau, DE $62,795 Ocean View, DE $63,214 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,214 Seaford, DE $62,136 Selbyville, DE $63,214 Smyrna, DE $61,908 Viola, DE $62,471 Woodside, DE $62,292

Bear, DE $61,453 Newark, DE $61,477 Claymont, DE $61,525 Delaware City, DE $61,477 Hockessin, DE $61,525 Kirkwood, DE $61,477 Middletown, DE $61,782 Montchanin, DE $61,525

New Castle, DE $61,525 Odessa, DE $61,866 Port Penn, DE $61,309 Rockland, DE $61,525 Saint Georges, DE $61,477 Townsend, DE $61,776 Winterthur, DE $61,525 Lewes, DE $62,795

Wilmington, DE $61,525 Dover, DE $62,184 Dover Afb, DE $62,328 Bethany Beach, DE $63,214 Bethel, DE $62,136 Bridgeville, DE $62,795 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,250 Cheswold, DE $62,040

Clayton, DE $61,884 Dagsboro, DE $63,214 Delmar, DE $62,136 Ellendale, DE $62,795 Felton, DE $62,795 Fenwick Island, DE $63,214 Frankford, DE $63,214 Frederica, DE $62,795

Georgetown, DE $62,795 Greenwood, DE $62,795 Harbeson, DE $62,795 Harrington, DE $62,795 Hartly, DE $61,854 Houston, DE $62,795 Kenton, DE $61,884 Laurel, DE $62,136

Yorklyn, DE $61,525

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Mechanic'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

$54,371

Average $60,674/year

$68,875

$4,531

Average $5,056/month

$5,740

$1,046

Average $1,167/week

$1,325

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,875	$5,740	$1,325	$33
Average	$60,674	$5,056	$1,167	$29
25th Percentile	$54,371	$4,531	$1,046	$26

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