Restaurant Maintenance Salary in North Carolina

How much does a Restaurant Maintenance make in North Carolina?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Restaurant Maintenance in North Carolina is $62,827 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,179
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,075 to $71,910
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,017
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Restaurant Maintenance Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $71,910 $5,992 $1,383 $35
Average $62,827 $5,236 $1,208 $30
25th Percentile $55,075 $4,590 $1,059 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Restaurant Maintenance Salaries

A Restaurant Maintenance'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 Restaurant Maintenance Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Restaurant Maintenance'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): $44,681
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,743
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,990
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,675
  • Expert (over 8 years): $80,637
Levels Salary
General M... Level Restaurant Maintenance$44,681
Restauran... Level Restaurant Maintenance$49,743
General M... Level Restaurant Maintenance$56,990
General M... Level Restaurant Maintenance$73,675
General M... Level Restaurant Maintenance$80,637
$44,681 0 yr
$49,743 < 2 yrs
$56,990 2-4 yrs
$73,675 5-8 yrs
$80,637 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Restaurant Maintenances

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:

  • Morven: $59,942
  • Mount Holly: $63,587
  • Mount Mourne: $62,686

Restaurant Maintenance Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Restaurant Maintenance 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, Restaurant Maintenance positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Restaurant Maintenance as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Restaurant Maintenance

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$69,110$33.010%
Pharmaceuticals$67,853$33.08%
Software & Networking$67,225$32.07%
Insurance$66,597$32.06%
Aerospace & Defense$65,968$32.05%

Restaurant Maintenance Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Restaurant Maintenance'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

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  • McDonald's

    Jonesville, NC

    McDonald's | Jonesville, NC

    McDonald's Works for Me. I'm going places. I want a satisfying career with good benefits and great opportunities for advancement. I have a lot to offer and... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Colliers

    Greensboro, NC

    Colliers | Greensboro, NC

    Join Our Team as a Restaurant Maintenance Technician. Make your next move an expert one. At Colliers, it's not just what we achieve it's how we achieve it.... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Golden Corral

    Rocky Mount, NC

    Golden Corral | Rocky Mount, NC

    Flexible HoursChoose Your Own Schedule. Benefits. No required on-call hours. Free meals. Flexible schedule. Part-Time Restaurant Maintenance Tech Job Respo... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Taco Bell

    High Point, NC

    Taco Bell | High Point, NC

    Multi-Unit Restaurant Maintenance Technician. Charter Foods, Inc., a QSR franchisee of KFC, Long John Silver's and Taco Bell restaurants, is seeking an exp... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI

    BROWNSVILLE, MN

    Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI | BROWNSVILLE, MN

    Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI seeks a skilled Maintenance professional to keep our care environments safe, functional, and welcoming. In this hand... more

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  • Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI

    NEW HARTFORD, MN

    Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI | NEW HARTFORD, MN

    Lutheran Social Services of WI & UP MI seeks a skilled Maintenance professional to keep our care environments safe, functional, and welcoming. In this hand... more

    14 Days Ago

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