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 $51,746, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $59,278, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $76,609, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $83,851,

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 $57,083, California $56,867, Massachusetts $56,109. 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: $62,424; Maintenance And Repair Worker: $52,741; Building Maintenance Worker: $52,249; HVAC Maintenance Worker: $51,131; Property Maintenance Worker: $48,296.

Maintenance Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Worker make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Worker in Delaware is $52,211 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): $64,291
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,470 to $58,534
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,243

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Maintenance Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,534	$4,878	$1,126	$28
Average	$52,211	$4,351	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$46,470	$3,872	$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): $51,746
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,278
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $76,609
Expert (over 8 years): $83,851

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$46,486
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Worker	$51,746
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$59,278
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$76,609
General M... Level Maintenance Worker	$83,851

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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: $57,083.
California: $56,867.
Massachusetts: $56,109.

District of Columbia $57,083 California $56,867 Massachusetts $56,109 Washington $55,903 New Jersey $55,882 Alaska $55,810 Connecticut $55,098 New York $54,810

Hawaii $53,887 Rhode Island $53,454 Maryland $53,160 Minnesota $52,758 Colorado $52,603 Illinois $52,551 Oregon $52,356 Delaware $52,211

New Hampshire $52,120 Virginia $51,917 Pennsylvania $51,324 Nevada $51,025 North Dakota $50,927 Michigan $50,773 Wisconsin $50,716 Vermont $50,603

Texas $50,288 Maine $50,267 Arizona $50,237 Ohio $50,200 Georgia $49,726 Indiana $49,489 Wyoming $49,443 Utah $49,370

Iowa $49,339 Kansas $49,092 Louisiana $49,020 North Carolina $48,994 Missouri $48,984 Florida $48,783 Montana $48,674 Nebraska $48,571

Kentucky $48,515 South Carolina $48,308 Tennessee $48,179 Idaho $48,128 New Mexico $47,752 Oklahoma $47,669 Alabama $47,365 South Dakota $46,854

Arkansas $46,576 West Virginia $46,427 Mississippi $45,978

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: $51,976
Little Creek: $52,357
Magnolia: $52,281

Lincoln, DE $51,976 Little Creek, DE $52,357 Magnolia, DE $52,281 Milford, DE $52,108 Marydel, DE $52,194 Millsboro, DE $51,758 Millville, DE $51,838 Milton, DE $51,928

Nassau, DE $51,965 Ocean View, DE $51,829 Rehoboth Beach, DE $51,929 Seaford, DE $51,958 Selbyville, DE $51,743 Smyrna, DE $52,393 Viola, DE $52,151 Woodside, DE $52,292

Bear, DE $52,171 Newark, DE $52,151 Claymont, DE $52,258 Delaware City, DE $52,203 Hockessin, DE $52,147 Kirkwood, DE $52,194 Middletown, DE $52,214 Montchanin, DE $52,159

New Castle, DE $52,166 Odessa, DE $52,240 Port Penn, DE $52,275 Rockland, DE $52,164 Saint Georges, DE $52,197 Townsend, DE $52,278 Winterthur, DE $52,170 Lewes, DE $51,948

Wilmington, DE $52,149 Dover, DE $52,357 Dover Afb, DE $52,081 Bethany Beach, DE $51,774 Bethel, DE $51,828 Bridgeville, DE $51,950 Camden Wyoming, DE $52,209 Cheswold, DE $52,340

Clayton, DE $52,341 Dagsboro, DE $51,738 Delmar, DE $51,655 Ellendale, DE $51,812 Felton, DE $52,104 Fenwick Island, DE $51,750 Frankford, DE $51,660 Frederica, DE $52,155

Georgetown, DE $51,719 Greenwood, DE $51,959 Harbeson, DE $51,774 Harrington, DE $52,038 Hartly, DE $52,200 Houston, DE $51,964 Kenton, DE $52,344 Laurel, DE $51,688

Yorklyn, DE $52,162

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 $52,211/year

$58,534

$3,872

Average $4,351/month

$4,878

$894

Average $1,004/week

$1,126

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,534	$4,878	$1,126	$28
Average	$52,211	$4,351	$1,004	$25
25th Percentile	$46,470	$3,872	$894	$22

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