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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for General Maintenance Technician?

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

How does experience change A General Maintenance Technician's salary?

A General Maintenance Technician's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker I (0-1 years)earns $47,239, a General Maintenance Worker II (1-3 years)earns $52,588, a General Maintenance Technician (3-5 years)earns $60,247, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $77,879, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $85,238,

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

General Maintenance Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for General Maintenance Technician roles are District of Columbia $65,413, California $65,165, Massachusetts $64,296. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for General Maintenance Technician level roles vary by specialization: General Maintenance Supervisor: $83,800; Facility Maintenance Technician IV: $62,773; Facility / General Maintenance Technician: $56,219; General Maintenance Technician II: $51,409; Machine Maintenance Technician: $50,600.

General Maintenance Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a General Maintenance Technician make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a General Maintenance Technician in Delaware is $59,830 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,792
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,821 to $66,091
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,351

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General Maintenance Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,091	$5,508	$1,271	$32
Average	$59,830	$4,986	$1,151	$29
25th Percentile	$53,821	$4,485	$1,035	$26

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Key Factors That Influence General Maintenance Technician Salaries

A General Maintenance Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a General Maintenance Technician'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): $47,239
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,588
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,247
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,879
Expert (over 8 years): $85,238

Levels	Salary
General M... Level General Maintenance Technician	$47,239
General M... Level General Maintenance Technician	$52,588
General M... Level General Maintenance Technician	$60,247
General M... Level General Maintenance Technician	$77,879
General M... Level General Maintenance Technician	$85,238

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

District of Columbia: $65,413.
California: $65,165.
Massachusetts: $64,296.

District of Columbia $65,413 California $65,165 Massachusetts $64,296 Washington $64,060 New Jersey $64,036 Alaska $63,954 Connecticut $63,138 New York $62,808

Hawaii $61,750 Rhode Island $61,254 Maryland $60,917 Minnesota $60,456 Colorado $60,279 Illinois $60,220 Oregon $59,995 Delaware $59,830

New Hampshire $59,726 Virginia $59,493 Pennsylvania $58,814 Nevada $58,471 North Dakota $58,359 Michigan $58,182 Wisconsin $58,117 Vermont $57,987

Texas $57,626 Maine $57,603 Arizona $57,567 Ohio $57,526 Georgia $56,982 Indiana $56,711 Wyoming $56,657 Utah $56,575

Iowa $56,539 Kansas $56,256 Louisiana $56,173 North Carolina $56,143 Missouri $56,132 Florida $55,901 Montana $55,777 Nebraska $55,659

Kentucky $55,594 South Carolina $55,358 Tennessee $55,210 Idaho $55,151 New Mexico $54,720 Oklahoma $54,625 Alabama $54,276 South Dakota $53,692

Arkansas $53,373 West Virginia $53,201 Mississippi $52,687

Top Paying Cities for General Maintenance Technicians

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: $59,561
Little Creek: $59,997
Magnolia: $59,910

Lincoln, DE $59,561 Little Creek, DE $59,997 Magnolia, DE $59,910 Milford, DE $59,712 Marydel, DE $59,810 Millsboro, DE $59,311 Millville, DE $59,402 Milton, DE $59,505

Nassau, DE $59,548 Ocean View, DE $59,392 Rehoboth Beach, DE $59,506 Seaford, DE $59,540 Selbyville, DE $59,293 Smyrna, DE $60,038 Viola, DE $59,761 Woodside, DE $59,922

Bear, DE $59,784 Newark, DE $59,761 Claymont, DE $59,884 Delaware City, DE $59,821 Hockessin, DE $59,756 Kirkwood, DE $59,810 Middletown, DE $59,833 Montchanin, DE $59,770

New Castle, DE $59,779 Odessa, DE $59,862 Port Penn, DE $59,903 Rockland, DE $59,776 Saint Georges, DE $59,814 Townsend, DE $59,906 Winterthur, DE $59,783 Lewes, DE $59,528

Wilmington, DE $59,759 Dover, DE $59,997 Dover Afb, DE $59,680 Bethany Beach, DE $59,330 Bethel, DE $59,391 Bridgeville, DE $59,531 Camden Wyoming, DE $59,828 Cheswold, DE $59,977

Clayton, DE $59,979 Dagsboro, DE $59,288 Delmar, DE $59,193 Ellendale, DE $59,373 Felton, DE $59,707 Fenwick Island, DE $59,301 Frankford, DE $59,198 Frederica, DE $59,766

Georgetown, DE $59,266 Greenwood, DE $59,540 Harbeson, DE $59,329 Harrington, DE $59,631 Hartly, DE $59,817 Houston, DE $59,546 Kenton, DE $59,982 Laurel, DE $59,230

Yorklyn, DE $59,774

General Maintenance Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For General Maintenance Technician 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, General Maintenance Technician positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view General Maintenance Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a General Maintenance Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$77,779	$37.0	30%
Biotechnology	$74,787	$36.0	25%
Business Services	$71,796	$35.0	20%
Chemicals	$70,599	$34.0	18%
Construction	$68,804	$33.0	15%

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

Understanding how a General Maintenance Technician'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.

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$53,821

Average $59,830/year

$66,091

$4,485

Average $4,986/month

$5,508

$1,035

Average $1,151/week

$1,271

$26

Average $29/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$66,091	$5,508	$1,271	$32
Average	$59,830	$4,986	$1,151	$29
25th Percentile	$53,821	$4,485	$1,035	$26

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