Maintenance Craftsman Salary in the United States

How much does a Maintenance Craftsman make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Craftsman in the United States is $52,935 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,208
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,126 to $59,360
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,837
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Maintenance Craftsman Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $59,360 $4,947 $1,142 $29
Average $52,935 $4,411 $1,018 $25
25th Percentile $47,126 $3,927 $906 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Craftsman Salaries

A Maintenance Craftsman'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 Maintenance Craftsman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Craftsman'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): $47,125
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $52,463
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,107
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,705
  • Expert (over 8 years): $85,047
Levels Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Craftsman$47,125
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Craftsman$52,463
General M... Level Maintenance Craftsman$60,107
General M... Level Maintenance Craftsman$77,705
General M... Level Maintenance Craftsman$85,047
$47,125 0 yr
$52,463 < 2 yrs
$60,107 2-4 yrs
$77,705 5-8 yrs
$85,047 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

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

  • District of Columbia: $58,610.
  • California: $58,388.
  • Massachusetts: $57,610.

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Craftsmans

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: $66,767
  • San Francisco: $66,036
  • Oakland: $64,645

What Skills Can Increase a Maintenance Craftsman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 4.9% 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 5.98% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Property Management (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Property management is the operation, control, and oversight of real estate management indicates a need to be cared for, monitored and accountability given for its useful life and condition. This is much akin to the role of management in any business. Property management is also the management of personal property, equipment, tooling, and physical capital assets that are acquired and used to build, repair, and maintain end item deliverables. Property management involves the processes, systems, and manpower required to manage the life cycle of all acquired property as defined above including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposition. For example, an owner of a single family may engage the services of a property management company. The company will then advertise the rental property, handle tenant inquiries, screen applicants, select suitable candidates, draw up a lease agreement, conduct a move in inspection, move the tenant(s) into the property and collect rental income. The company will then coordinate any maintenance issues, supply the owner(s) with financial statements and any relevant information regarding the property etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Troubleshooting 4.9%
Preventative Maintenance 5.98%
Property Management 2.1%
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 Maintenance Craftsman's salary.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Team Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Coaching
$57,170
8%
Risk Management
$56,641
7%
Team Management
$55,582
5%
Analysis
$55,582
5%
Property Management
$55,053
4%
Innovation
$54,523
3%
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Maintenance Craftsman Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Maintenance Craftsman roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 27% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Maintenance Craftsman positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Maintenance Craftsman as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Maintenance Craftsman

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$58,229$28.010%
Pharmaceuticals$57,170$27.08%
Software & Networking$56,641$27.07%
Insurance$56,112$27.06%
Aerospace & Defense$55,582$27.05%

How Education impacts a Maintenance Craftsman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Maintenance Craftsmans 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 Maintenance Craftsman with a No Diploma is between $56,494 and $61,187).

Maintenance Craftsman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Maintenance Craftsman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 80.7%
High School 80.7%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 4.8%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Maintenance Craftsman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Craftsman'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 Maintenance Craftsman

Salaries for a Maintenance Craftsman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $44,431 in 2023 to around $44,538 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Maintenance Craftsman salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Maintenance Craftsman Over Time

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2023
$44,431
2024
$44,698
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$44,538
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2024 $44,698
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FAQ about Maintenance Craftsman

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Maintenance Craftsman?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Maintenance Craftsman roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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