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 $53,069, a Maintenance Technician (3-5 years)earns $60,792, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $78,555, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,982,

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 $67,020, California $66,766, Massachusetts $65,876. 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: $89,229; Production Maintenance Technician III: $70,790; Electrical Maintenance Technician: $63,778; Facility Maintenance Technician IV: $62,769; Production Maintenance Technician II: $57,701.

Maintenance Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Technician make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Technician in Delaware is $61,300 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): $74,515
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,645 to $68,217
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,495

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Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,217	$5,685	$1,312	$33
Average	$61,300	$5,108	$1,179	$29
25th Percentile	$55,645	$4,637	$1,070	$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): $53,069
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,792
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,555
Expert (over 8 years): $85,982

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$47,676
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$53,069
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Technician	$60,792
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$78,555
General M... Level Maintenance Technician	$85,982

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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: $67,020.
California: $66,766.
Massachusetts: $65,876.

District of Columbia $67,020 California $66,766 Massachusetts $65,876 Washington $65,634 New Jersey $65,610 Alaska $65,525 Connecticut $64,690 New York $64,351

Hawaii $63,268 Rhode Island $62,759 Maryland $62,414 Minnesota $61,942 Colorado $61,760 Illinois $61,700 Oregon $61,470 Delaware $61,300

New Hampshire $61,194 Virginia $60,955 Pennsylvania $60,259 Nevada $59,908 North Dakota $59,793 Michigan $59,611 Wisconsin $59,545 Vermont $59,412

Texas $59,042 Maine $59,018 Arizona $58,982 Ohio $58,940 Georgia $58,383 Indiana $58,104 Wyoming $58,050 Utah $57,965

Iowa $57,929 Kansas $57,638 Louisiana $57,553 North Carolina $57,523 Missouri $57,511 Florida $57,275 Montana $57,148 Nebraska $57,027

Kentucky $56,960 South Carolina $56,718 Tennessee $56,567 Idaho $56,506 New Mexico $56,064 Oklahoma $55,967 Alabama $55,610 South Dakota $55,011

Arkansas $54,684 West Virginia $54,509 Mississippi $53,982

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: $63,443
Little Creek: $62,856
Magnolia: $63,116

Lincoln, DE $63,443 Little Creek, DE $62,856 Magnolia, DE $63,116 Milford, DE $63,443 Marydel, DE $62,620 Millsboro, DE $63,443 Millville, DE $63,867 Milton, DE $63,443

Nassau, DE $63,443 Ocean View, DE $63,867 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,867 Seaford, DE $62,777 Selbyville, DE $63,867 Smyrna, DE $62,547 Viola, DE $63,116 Woodside, DE $62,935

Bear, DE $62,087 Newark, DE $62,111 Claymont, DE $62,160 Delaware City, DE $62,111 Hockessin, DE $62,160 Kirkwood, DE $62,111 Middletown, DE $62,420 Montchanin, DE $62,160

New Castle, DE $62,160 Odessa, DE $62,505 Port Penn, DE $61,942 Rockland, DE $62,160 Saint Georges, DE $62,111 Townsend, DE $62,414 Winterthur, DE $62,160 Lewes, DE $63,443

Wilmington, DE $62,160 Dover, DE $62,826 Dover Afb, DE $62,971 Bethany Beach, DE $63,867 Bethel, DE $62,777 Bridgeville, DE $63,443 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,892 Cheswold, DE $62,680

Clayton, DE $62,523 Dagsboro, DE $63,867 Delmar, DE $62,777 Ellendale, DE $63,443 Felton, DE $63,443 Fenwick Island, DE $63,867 Frankford, DE $63,867 Frederica, DE $63,443

Georgetown, DE $63,443 Greenwood, DE $63,443 Harbeson, DE $63,443 Harrington, DE $63,443 Hartly, DE $62,493 Houston, DE $63,443 Kenton, DE $62,523 Laurel, DE $62,777

Yorklyn, DE $62,160

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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$55,645

Average $61,300/year

$68,217

$4,637

Average $5,108/month

$5,685

$1,070

Average $1,179/week

$1,312

$27

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,217	$5,685	$1,312	$33
Average	$61,300	$5,108	$1,179	$29
25th Percentile	$55,645	$4,637	$1,070	$27

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