Facilities Maintenance Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Facilities Maintenance Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant in the United States is $44,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,888
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,847 to $49,633
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $35,193
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Facilities Maintenance Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,633 $4,136 $954 $24
Average $44,959 $3,747 $865 $22
25th Percentile $39,847 $3,321 $766 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Facilities Maintenance Assistant Salaries

A Facilities Maintenance Assistant'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 Do Facilities Maintenance Assistant 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 Facilities Maintenance Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,779.
  • California: $49,590.
  • Massachusetts: $48,929.

Top Paying Cities for Facilities Maintenance Assistants

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: $56,707
  • San Francisco: $56,086
  • Oakland: $54,904

What Skills Can Increase a Facilities Maintenance Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 5.17% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 6.57% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 2.3% 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
Troubleshooting 5.17%
Preventative Maintenance 6.57%
Installation 2.3%
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 Facilities Maintenance Assistant's salary.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coordination
$49,005
9%
Confidentiality
$47,657
6%
Team Management
$47,657
6%
Scheduling
$47,657
6%
Initiative
$46,757
4%
Verbal Communication
$46,757
4%
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Facilities Maintenance Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Facilities Maintenance Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 57% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Facilities Maintenance Assistant positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Facilities Maintenance Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$58,447$28.030%
Financial Services$56,199$27.025%
Pharmaceuticals$53,951$26.020%
Biotechnology$51,703$25.015%
Internet$51,703$25.015%

Facilities Maintenance Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Facilities Maintenance Assistant'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 Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Salaries for a Facilities Maintenance Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $42,930 in 2023 to around $42,986 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Facilities Maintenance Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Facilities Maintenance Assistant Over Time

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$42,930
2024
$43,081
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  • American Repair Maintenance

    Columbus, OH

    American Repair Maintenance | Columbus, OH

    American Repair MaintenanceFacilities Maintenance TechnicianColumbus, OhioWho We Are:American Repair Maintenance (ARM) began over 30 years ago as a small t... more

    8 Days Ago

  • EASTON.

    Columbus, OH

    EASTON. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. JOB SUMMARY. Performs maintenance and repairs for Easton and related properties. Supervises and mentors the Facilities Ma... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Omnia360 Facility Solutions

    Columbus, OH

    Omnia360 Facility Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionColumbus, OH, 43214, and Surrounding Areas (Mobile)Full-time, First Shift$22.00 - $26.00/hour Full Benefit PackageOmnia360 Faci... more

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  • Vista Packaging and Logistics

    Columbus, OH

    Vista Packaging and Logistics | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Maintenance Technician, Equipment. Location. 4700 Fisher Road, Columbus, OH, 43228, United States. Base Pay. $25.00 - $28.00 / Hour. Industry. W... more

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  • EASTON.

    Columbus, OH

    EASTON. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. 3rd Shift Facilities Maintenance Technician – Easton Town Center Full-time | Third Shift Competitive pay + shift differen... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Saber Healthcare Group

    Columbus, OH

    Saber Healthcare Group | Columbus, OH

    Join a Team Where Compassion Meets Excellence. We're dedicated to delivering heartfelt care and making a meaningful difference in every patient's life. We'... more

    6 Days Ago

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FAQ about Facilities Maintenance Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Facilities Maintenance Assistant?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Facilities Maintenance Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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