Equipment Maintenance Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Equipment Maintenance Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equipment Maintenance Manager in the United States is $103,824 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,097
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,147 to $110,248
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,158
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Equipment Maintenance Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,248 $9,187 $2,120 $53
Average $103,824 $8,652 $1,997 $50
25th Percentile $96,147 $8,012 $1,849 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Equipment Maintenance Manager Salaries

An Equipment Maintenance Manager'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 Equipment Maintenance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Equipment Maintenance Manager'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): $99,252
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,640
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,934
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,486
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,003
Levels Salary
Entry Level Equipment Maintenance Manager$99,252
Intermediate Level Equipment Maintenance Manager$99,640
Senior Level Equipment Maintenance Manager$100,934
Specialist Level Equipment Maintenance Manager$102,486
Expert Level Equipment Maintenance Manager$104,003
$99,252 0 yr
$99,640 < 2 yrs
$100,934 2-4 yrs
$102,486 5-8 yrs
$104,003 > 8 yrs
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How Do Equipment Maintenance Manager 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 Equipment Maintenance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $114,954.
  • California: $114,518.
  • Massachusetts: $112,992.

Top Paying Cities for Equipment Maintenance Managers

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:

  • San Jose: $130,953
  • San Francisco: $129,666
  • Oakland: $126,790

What Skills Can Increase an Equipment Maintenance Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.63% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.25% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.89% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 6.63%
Microsoft Office 3.25%
Logistics 1.89%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Equipment Maintenance Manager's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$116,283
12%
Analysis
$113,168
9%
Procurement
$113,168
9%
Taking Action
$113,168
9%
Self Motivation
$113,168
9%
Team Operations
$112,130
8%
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Equipment Maintenance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equipment Maintenance Manager'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Equipment Maintenance Manager

Salaries for an Equipment Maintenance Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $112,726 in 2023 to around $112,932 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Equipment Maintenance Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Equipment Maintenance Manager Over Time

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$112,726
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$114,323
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2024 $114,323
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