Maintenance Salary in New York

How much does a Maintenance make in New York?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance in New York is $54,063 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $66,597
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,130 to $60,624
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,728
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Maintenance Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $60,624 $5,052 $1,166 $29
Average $54,063 $4,505 $1,040 $26
25th Percentile $48,130 $4,011 $926 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Salaries

A Maintenance'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 Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance'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): $48,128
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $53,580
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,387
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,360
  • Expert (over 8 years): $86,858
Levels Salary
General M... Level Maintenance$48,128
Maintenan... Level Maintenance$53,580
General M... Level Maintenance$61,387
General M... Level Maintenance$79,360
General M... Level Maintenance$86,858
$48,128 0 yr
$53,580 < 2 yrs
$61,387 2-4 yrs
$79,360 5-8 yrs
$86,858 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Maintenances

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:

  • Holtsville: $55,797
  • Brentwood: $55,704
  • Brightwaters: $55,208

Maintenance Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maintenance roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 27% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Maintenance positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maintenance as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maintenance

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$59,469$29.010%
Pharmaceuticals$58,388$28.08%
Software & Networking$57,847$28.07%
Insurance$57,307$28.06%
Aerospace & Defense$56,766$27.05%

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

Understanding how a Maintenance'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

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  • College Suites at Cortland

    Cortland, NY

    College Suites at Cortland | Cortland, NY

    Job Duties and Responsibilities:Maintenance technicians will be responsible, under the directions of the General Manager, for the overall maintenance of th... more

    2 Days Ago

  • McDonald's

    Dryden, NY

    McDonald's | Dryden, NY

    This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license t... more

    2 Days Ago

  • McDonald's

    Fulton, NY

    McDonald's | Fulton, NY

    This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license t... more

    2 Days Ago

  • McDonald's

    Lockport, NY

    McDonald's | Lockport, NY

    BenefitsUp to $18.50Paid VacationPTOCollege Tuition AssistanceFree MealsUniforms ProvidedDescription:The Maintenance Person's responsibilities may include,... more

    2 Days Ago

  • McDonald's

    Peekskill, NY

    McDonald's | Peekskill, NY

    Maintenance Person Job PostingAt J C Wong Management, The Wong Organization is a network of McDonald's franchises owned and operated by Joy C Wong. The foc... more

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  • McDonald's

    Far Rockaway, NY

    McDonald's | Far Rockaway, NY

    This job posting is for a position in a restaurant owned and operated by an independent franchisee and not McDonald's USA. This franchisee owns a license t... more

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