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

A Maintenance Worker's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker I (0-1 years)earns $46,486, a Maintenance Worker (1-3 years)earns $51,742, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $59,270, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $76,582, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,823,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Worker?

Maintenance Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Worker roles are District of Columbia $57,082, California $56,865, Massachusetts $56,107. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Worker roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Worker level roles vary by specialization: Highway Maintenance Worker: $62,423; Maintenance And Repair Worker: $52,738; Building Maintenance Worker: $52,246; HVAC Maintenance Worker: $51,130; Property Maintenance Worker: $48,296.

Maintenance Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Worker make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Worker in Delaware is $52,210 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $64,359
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,470 to $58,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,245

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Maintenance Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,569	$4,881	$1,126	$28
Average	$52,210	$4,351	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$46,470	$3,873	$894	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Worker Salaries

A Maintenance Worker'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 Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Worker'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): $46,486
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,742
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,270
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,582
Expert (over 8 years): $83,823

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$46,486
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Worker	$51,742
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$59,270
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$76,582
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$83,823

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

District of Columbia: $57,082.
California: $56,865.
Massachusetts: $56,107.

District of Columbia $57,082 California $56,865 Massachusetts $56,107 Washington $55,901 New Jersey $55,881 Alaska $55,808 Connecticut $55,097 New York $54,808

Hawaii $53,885 Rhode Island $53,452 Maryland $53,158 Minnesota $52,756 Colorado $52,602 Illinois $52,550 Oregon $52,354 Delaware $52,210

New Hampshire $52,119 Virginia $51,916 Pennsylvania $51,323 Nevada $51,024 North Dakota $50,926 Michigan $50,771 Wisconsin $50,715 Vermont $50,601

Texas $50,287 Maine $50,266 Arizona $50,235 Ohio $50,199 Georgia $49,725 Indiana $49,488 Wyoming $49,441 Utah $49,369

Iowa $49,338 Kansas $49,091 Louisiana $49,019 North Carolina $48,993 Missouri $48,983 Florida $48,781 Montana $48,673 Nebraska $48,570

Kentucky $48,513 South Carolina $48,307 Tennessee $48,178 Idaho $48,127 New Mexico $47,750 Oklahoma $47,668 Alabama $47,364 South Dakota $46,853

Arkansas $46,575 West Virginia $46,425 Mississippi $45,977

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Workers

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: $54,035
Little Creek: $53,535
Magnolia: $53,757

Lincoln, DE $54,035 Little Creek, DE $53,535 Magnolia, DE $53,757 Milford, DE $54,035 Marydel, DE $53,334 Millsboro, DE $54,035 Millville, DE $54,396 Milton, DE $54,035

Nassau, DE $54,035 Ocean View, DE $54,396 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,396 Seaford, DE $53,468 Selbyville, DE $54,396 Smyrna, DE $53,272 Viola, DE $53,757 Woodside, DE $53,602

Bear, DE $52,880 Newark, DE $52,901 Claymont, DE $52,942 Delaware City, DE $52,901 Hockessin, DE $52,942 Kirkwood, DE $52,901 Middletown, DE $53,164 Montchanin, DE $52,942

New Castle, DE $52,942 Odessa, DE $53,236 Port Penn, DE $52,756 Rockland, DE $52,942 Saint Georges, DE $52,901 Townsend, DE $53,158 Winterthur, DE $52,942 Lewes, DE $54,035

Wilmington, DE $52,942 Dover, DE $53,509 Dover Afb, DE $53,633 Bethany Beach, DE $54,396 Bethel, DE $53,468 Bridgeville, DE $54,035 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,566 Cheswold, DE $53,385

Clayton, DE $53,251 Dagsboro, DE $54,396 Delmar, DE $53,468 Ellendale, DE $54,035 Felton, DE $54,035 Fenwick Island, DE $54,396 Frankford, DE $54,396 Frederica, DE $54,035

Georgetown, DE $54,035 Greenwood, DE $54,035 Harbeson, DE $54,035 Harrington, DE $54,035 Hartly, DE $53,225 Houston, DE $54,035 Kenton, DE $53,251 Laurel, DE $53,468

Yorklyn, DE $52,942

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Worker'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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$46,470

Average $52,210/year

$58,569

$3,873

Average $4,351/month

$4,881

$894

Average $1,004/week

$1,126

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,569	$4,881	$1,126	$28
Average	$52,210	$4,351	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$46,470	$3,873	$894	$22

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