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

A Maintenance Technician's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker I (0-1 years)earns $47,676, a General Maintenance Worker II (1-3 years)earns $53,073, a Maintenance Technician (3-5 years)earns $60,801, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $78,585, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,013,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Technician?

Maintenance Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Technician roles are District of Columbia $67,030, California $66,776, Massachusetts $65,886. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Technician roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Technician level roles vary by specialization: Meter Maintenance Technician: $89,257; Production Maintenance Technician III: $70,816; Facility Maintenance Technician IV: $62,772; Production Maintenance Technician II: $57,716; Facility Maintenance Technician: $51,501.

Maintenance Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Technician make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Technician in Delaware is $61,309 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,520
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,668 to $68,224
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,531

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Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,224	$5,685	$1,312	$33
Average	$61,309	$5,109	$1,179	$29
25th Percentile	$55,668	$4,639	$1,071	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Technician Salaries

A Maintenance Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Technician'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): $47,676
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,073
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,801
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,585
Expert (over 8 years): $86,013

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$47,676
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$53,073
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Technician	$60,801
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$78,585
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$86,013

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

District of Columbia: $67,030.
California: $66,776.
Massachusetts: $65,886.

District of Columbia $67,030 California $66,776 Massachusetts $65,886 Washington $65,644 New Jersey $65,620 Alaska $65,535 Connecticut $64,700 New York $64,361

Hawaii $63,277 Rhode Island $62,768 Maryland $62,423 Minnesota $61,951 Colorado $61,769 Illinois $61,709 Oregon $61,479 Delaware $61,309

New Hampshire $61,203 Virginia $60,964 Pennsylvania $60,268 Nevada $59,917 North Dakota $59,802 Michigan $59,620 Wisconsin $59,554 Vermont $59,421

Texas $59,051 Maine $59,027 Arizona $58,991 Ohio $58,948 Georgia $58,391 Indiana $58,113 Wyoming $58,058 Utah $57,974

Iowa $57,937 Kansas $57,647 Louisiana $57,562 North Carolina $57,532 Missouri $57,520 Florida $57,283 Montana $57,156 Nebraska $57,035

Kentucky $56,969 South Carolina $56,726 Tennessee $56,575 Idaho $56,515 New Mexico $56,073 Oklahoma $55,976 Alabama $55,619 South Dakota $55,019

Arkansas $54,692 West Virginia $54,517 Mississippi $53,990

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Technicians

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: $61,033
Little Creek: $61,480
Magnolia: $61,392

Lincoln, DE $61,033 Little Creek, DE $61,480 Magnolia, DE $61,392 Milford, DE $61,188 Marydel, DE $61,289 Millsboro, DE $60,777 Millville, DE $60,871 Milton, DE $60,976

Nassau, DE $61,021 Ocean View, DE $60,861 Rehoboth Beach, DE $60,978 Seaford, DE $61,012 Selbyville, DE $60,760 Smyrna, DE $61,522 Viola, DE $61,239 Woodside, DE $61,404

Bear, DE $61,262 Newark, DE $61,239 Claymont, DE $61,364 Delaware City, DE $61,300 Hockessin, DE $61,234 Kirkwood, DE $61,289 Middletown, DE $61,312 Montchanin, DE $61,248

New Castle, DE $61,257 Odessa, DE $61,343 Port Penn, DE $61,384 Rockland, DE $61,254 Saint Georges, DE $61,293 Townsend, DE $61,387 Winterthur, DE $61,261 Lewes, DE $61,000

Wilmington, DE $61,237 Dover, DE $61,480 Dover Afb, DE $61,156 Bethany Beach, DE $60,797 Bethel, DE $60,860 Bridgeville, DE $61,003 Camden Wyoming, DE $61,307 Cheswold, DE $61,460

Clayton, DE $61,462 Dagsboro, DE $60,754 Delmar, DE $60,657 Ellendale, DE $60,841 Felton, DE $61,183 Fenwick Island, DE $60,768 Frankford, DE $60,662 Frederica, DE $61,244

Georgetown, DE $60,731 Greenwood, DE $61,013 Harbeson, DE $60,796 Harrington, DE $61,106 Hartly, DE $61,296 Houston, DE $61,019 Kenton, DE $61,465 Laurel, DE $60,695

Yorklyn, DE $61,252

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Technician'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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$55,668

Average $61,309/year

$68,224

$4,639

Average $5,109/month

$5,685

$1,071

Average $1,179/week

$1,312

$27

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,224	$5,685	$1,312	$33
Average	$61,309	$5,109	$1,179	$29
25th Percentile	$55,668	$4,639	$1,071	$27

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