Custodial Maintenance Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Custodial Maintenance Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Custodial Maintenance Associate in the United States is $61,015 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,159
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,402 to $67,895
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,291
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Custodial Maintenance Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $67,895 $5,658 $1,306 $33
Average $61,015 $5,085 $1,173 $29
25th Percentile $55,402 $4,617 $1,065 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Custodial Maintenance Associate Salaries

A Custodial Maintenance Associate'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Custodial Maintenance Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Custodial Maintenance Associate'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): $47,441
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,815
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,510
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,225
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,617
Levels Salary
General M... Level Custodial Maintenance Associate$47,441
General M... Level Custodial Maintenance Associate$52,815
Custodial... Level Custodial Maintenance Associate$60,510
General M... Level Custodial Maintenance Associate$78,225
General M... Level Custodial Maintenance Associate$85,617
$47,441 0 yr
$52,815 < 2 yrs
$60,510 2-4 yrs
$78,225 5-8 yrs
$85,617 > 8 yrs
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How Do Custodial Maintenance Associate 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 Custodial Maintenance Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $67,556.
  • California: $67,300.
  • Massachusetts: $66,403.

Top Paying Cities for Custodial Maintenance Associates

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: $76,959
  • San Francisco: $76,116
  • Oakland: $74,512

What Skills Can Increase a Custodial Maintenance Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.63% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Carpentry (Mentioned in 4.64% Job Postings): Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.81% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 7.63%
Carpentry 4.64%
Installation 1.81%
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 a Custodial Maintenance Associate's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$62,846
3%
Analysis
$62,236
2%
Innovation
$62,236
2%
Scheduling
$62,236
2%
Verbal Communication
$62,236
2%
Communication Skills
$62,236
2%
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Custodial Maintenance Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Custodial Maintenance Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 58% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Custodial Maintenance Associate positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Custodial Maintenance Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Custodial Maintenance Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$79,320$38.030%
Biotechnology$76,269$37.025%
Business Services$73,218$35.020%
Chemicals$71,998$35.018%
Construction$70,168$34.015%

How Education impacts a Custodial Maintenance Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Custodial Maintenance Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Custodial Maintenance Associate with a No Diploma is between $63,438 and $68,150).

Custodial Maintenance Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Custodial Maintenance Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 69.4%
Associates 18.4%
Bachelors 9.2%
Masters 0.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Custodial Maintenance Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Custodial Maintenance Associate'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Custodial Maintenance Associate

Salaries for a Custodial Maintenance Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,258 in 2023 to around $49,540 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Custodial Maintenance Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Custodial Maintenance Associate Over Time

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$50,258
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$50,003
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FAQ about Custodial Maintenance Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Custodial Maintenance Associate?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Custodial Maintenance Associate roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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