Maintenance Tech III Salary in the United States

How much does a Maintenance Tech III make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Tech III in the United States is $57,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,812
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,596 to $63,350
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,357
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Maintenance Tech III Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $63,350 $5,279 $1,218 $30
Average $57,350 $4,779 $1,103 $28
25th Percentile $51,596 $4,300 $992 $25
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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Tech III Salaries

A Maintenance Tech III'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 Tech III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Tech III'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): $45,276
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,405
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,749
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $74,657
  • Expert (over 8 years): $81,711
Levels Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Tech III$45,276
General M... Level Maintenance Tech III$50,405
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Tech III$57,749
General M... Level Maintenance Tech III$74,657
General M... Level Maintenance Tech III$81,711
$45,276 0 yr
$50,405 < 2 yrs
$57,749 2-4 yrs
$74,657 5-8 yrs
$81,711 > 8 yrs
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How Do Maintenance Tech III 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 Tech IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $63,497.
  • California: $63,257.
  • Massachusetts: $62,414.

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Tech IIIs

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: $72,335
  • San Francisco: $71,543
  • Oakland: $70,035

What Skills Can Increase a Maintenance Tech III'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 Maintenance Tech III'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
$59,070
3%
Analysis
$58,497
2%
Innovation
$58,497
2%
Scheduling
$58,497
2%
Verbal Communication
$58,497
2%
Communication Skills
$58,497
2%
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Maintenance Tech III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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

The top paying industries for a Maintenance Tech III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$74,554$36.030%
Biotechnology$71,687$34.025%
Business Services$68,820$33.020%
Chemicals$67,673$33.018%
Construction$65,952$32.015%

How Education impacts a Maintenance Tech III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Maintenance Tech IIIs 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 Tech III with a No Diploma is between $63,438 and $68,150).

Maintenance Tech III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Maintenance Tech III
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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Maintenance Tech III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Maintenance Tech III'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 Tech III

Salaries for a Maintenance Tech III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,965 in 2023 to around $47,280 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Maintenance Tech III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Maintenance Tech III Over Time

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$47,965
2024
$47,722
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$47,280
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2024 $47,722
2025 $47,280
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  • United Future, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    United Future, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Industrial Maintenance Technician III - V, 2nd & 3rd Shift. EOE - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive co... more

    4 Days Ago

  • JobFormance

    Columbus, OH

    JobFormance | Columbus, OH

    SMT TECHNICIAN - 2ND AND 3RD SHIFT (EL2). PAY: $30.28. VISA SPONSORSHIP: NO. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: NO. REMOTE: NO. Do you have maintenance skills with bas... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Niagara Bottling

    Columbus, OH

    Niagara Bottling | Columbus, OH

    At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottle... more

    4 Days Ago

  • NewVista Behavioral Health

    Columbus, OH

    NewVista Behavioral Health | Columbus, OH

    Maintenance Technician. New Vista is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician at River Vista, a premier Behavioral Health Hospital located in Colu... more

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  • AA2IT

    Columbus, OH

    AA2IT | Columbus, OH

    Maintenance Technician. Bill Rate: 25-30/Hr Location: 375 South High Street, Columbus OH - M-F 7am - 4pm. Overview of Work Environment/Client Nuances: Cand... more

    6 Days Ago

  • OhioHealth

    Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    Maintenance Technician. We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership,... more

    8 Days Ago

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FAQ about Maintenance Tech III

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Maintenance Tech III?

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

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