Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Salary in the United States

How much does a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler in the United States is $70,689 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,221
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,506 to $76,725
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,965
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Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $76,725 $6,394 $1,475 $37
Average $70,689 $5,891 $1,359 $34
25th Percentile $63,506 $5,292 $1,221 $31
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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Salaries

A Maintenance Planner and Scheduler'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 Planner and Scheduler Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler'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): $70,246
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,038
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,686
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $133,136
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,685
Levels Salary
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Planner and Scheduler$70,246
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Planner and Scheduler$92,038
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Planner and Scheduler$115,686
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Planner and Scheduler$133,136
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Planner and Scheduler$115,685
$70,246 0 yr
$92,038 < 2 yrs
$115,686 2-4 yrs
$133,136 5-8 yrs
$115,685 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Planner and Schedulers

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:

  • San Jose: $89,160
  • San Francisco: $88,184
  • Oakland: $86,326

What Skills Can Increase a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 11.78% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Predictive Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Predictive maintenance techniques are designed to help determine the condition of in-service equipment in order to estimate when maintenance should be performed.
  • Plumbing (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. The word derives from the Latin for lead, plumbum, as the first effective pipes used in the Roman era were lead pipes. In the developed world, plumbing infrastructure is critical to public health and sanitation. Boilermakers and pipefitters are not plumbers although they work with piping as part of their trade and their work can include some plumbing.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 11.78%
Predictive Maintenance 1.85%
Plumbing 1.42%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler's salary.
  • Bill of Materials: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Time Management: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Standard Operating Procedures: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Bill of Materials
$85,534
21%
Time Management
$82,706
17%
Standard Operating Procedures
$82,000
16%
Project Management
$79,879
13%
Analysis
$79,879
13%
Computerized Maintenance Management System
$79,172
12%
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Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maintenance Planner and Scheduler roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Maintenance Planner and Scheduler positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maintenance Planner and Scheduler as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$84,827$41.020%
Energy & Utilities$81,293$39.015%
Chemicals$77,758$37.010%
Transportation$77,758$37.010%

Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler'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

Salary Trends for Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Salaries for a Maintenance Planner and Scheduler can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $60,604 in 2023 to around $59,561 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Maintenance Planner and Scheduler salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Maintenance Planner and Scheduler Over Time

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    Columbus, OH

    Aya Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Internal Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare industry. Indu... more

    16 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. C.R. England is Now Urgently Hiring Local Dedicated CDL-A Truck Drivers. \n. Dedicated Local Fleet - Home Daily - Competitive Pay* - Full ... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    23 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

    23 Days Ago

  • USPS

    Columbus, OH

    USPS | Columbus, OH

    The United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking Mail Carriers and City Carrier Assistants (CCA) to deliver mail and packages to residential and business... more

    29 Days Ago

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FAQ about Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Maintenance Planner and Scheduler?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Maintenance Planner and Scheduler roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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