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

A General Maintenance Worker's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker (0-1 years)earns $45,964, a General Maintenance Worker II (1-3 years)earns $51,165, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $58,613, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $75,749, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $82,909,

What are the highest paying states for a General Maintenance Worker?

General Maintenance Worker salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Maintenance Worker roles are District of Columbia $51,452, California $51,257, Massachusetts $50,574. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of General Maintenance Worker roles make?

Salaries for General Maintenance Worker level roles vary by specialization: General Maintenance Supervisor: $83,771; Lead General Maintenance Worker: $76,540; General Maintenance Worker IV: $76,536; Senior General Maintenance Worker: $59,290; General Maintenance Worker III: $59,222.

General Maintenance Worker Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Maintenance Worker make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Maintenance Worker in Delaware is $47,061 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,119
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,824 to $52,326
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,056

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General Maintenance Worker Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,326	$4,360	$1,006	$25
Average	$47,061	$3,922	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$41,824	$3,485	$804	$20

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Key Factors That Influence General Maintenance Worker Salaries

A General 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 General Maintenance Worker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General 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): $45,964
Early Career (1-2 years): $51,165
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,613
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,749
Expert (over 8 years): $82,909

Levels	Salary
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$45,964
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$51,165
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$58,613
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$75,749
General M... Level General Maintenance Worker	$82,909

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

District of Columbia: $51,452.
California: $51,257.
Massachusetts: $50,574.

District of Columbia $51,452 California $51,257 Massachusetts $50,574 Washington $50,388 New Jersey $50,370 Alaska $50,305 Connecticut $49,663 New York $49,403

Hawaii $48,571 Rhode Island $48,181 Maryland $47,916 Minnesota $47,554 Colorado $47,414 Illinois $47,368 Oregon $47,191 Delaware $47,061

New Hampshire $46,979 Virginia $46,796 Pennsylvania $46,262 Nevada $45,992 North Dakota $45,904 Michigan $45,764 Wisconsin $45,713 Vermont $45,611

Texas $45,328 Maine $45,309 Arizona $45,281 Ohio $45,249 Georgia $44,821 Indiana $44,607 Wyoming $44,565 Utah $44,500

Iowa $44,473 Kansas $44,249 Louisiana $44,184 North Carolina $44,161 Missouri $44,152 Florida $43,971 Montana $43,873 Nebraska $43,780

Kentucky $43,729 South Carolina $43,543 Tennessee $43,427 Idaho $43,380 New Mexico $43,041 Oklahoma $42,967 Alabama $42,693 South Dakota $42,233

Arkansas $41,982 West Virginia $41,847 Mississippi $41,443

Top Paying Cities for General 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: $46,849
Little Creek: $47,192
Magnolia: $47,124

Lincoln, DE $46,849 Little Creek, DE $47,192 Magnolia, DE $47,124 Milford, DE $46,968 Marydel, DE $47,045 Millsboro, DE $46,653 Millville, DE $46,725 Milton, DE $46,805

Nassau, DE $46,839 Ocean View, DE $46,717 Rehoboth Beach, DE $46,806 Seaford, DE $46,833 Selbyville, DE $46,639 Smyrna, DE $47,225 Viola, DE $47,007 Woodside, DE $47,133

Bear, DE $47,025 Newark, DE $47,007 Claymont, DE $47,103 Delaware City, DE $47,054 Hockessin, DE $47,003 Kirkwood, DE $47,045 Middletown, DE $47,063 Montchanin, DE $47,014

New Castle, DE $47,021 Odessa, DE $47,087 Port Penn, DE $47,118 Rockland, DE $47,018 Saint Georges, DE $47,048 Townsend, DE $47,121 Winterthur, DE $47,024 Lewes, DE $46,824

Wilmington, DE $47,005 Dover, DE $47,192 Dover Afb, DE $46,943 Bethany Beach, DE $46,667 Bethel, DE $46,716 Bridgeville, DE $46,826 Camden Wyoming, DE $47,059 Cheswold, DE $47,177

Clayton, DE $47,178 Dagsboro, DE $46,635 Delmar, DE $46,560 Ellendale, DE $46,701 Felton, DE $46,964 Fenwick Island, DE $46,645 Frankford, DE $46,564 Frederica, DE $47,011

Georgetown, DE $46,617 Greenwood, DE $46,833 Harbeson, DE $46,667 Harrington, DE $46,905 Hartly, DE $47,051 Houston, DE $46,838 Kenton, DE $47,180 Laurel, DE $46,589

Yorklyn, DE $47,017

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

Understanding how a General 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$41,824

Average $47,061/year

$52,326

$3,485

Average $3,922/month

$4,360

$804

Average $905/week

$1,006

$20

Average $23/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,326	$4,360	$1,006	$25
Average	$47,061	$3,922	$905	$23
25th Percentile	$41,824	$3,485	$804	$20

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