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

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

How does experience change A Maintenance Tech's salary?

A Maintenance Tech's salary grows with experience: a General Maintenance Worker I (0-1 years)earns $46,900, a Maintenance Tech (1-3 years)earns $52,198, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $59,788, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $77,233, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $84,538,

What are the highest paying states for a Maintenance Tech?

Maintenance Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Maintenance Tech roles are District of Columbia $56,592, California $56,377, Massachusetts $55,626. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Maintenance Tech roles make?

Salaries for Maintenance Tech level roles vary by specialization: Aircraft Maintenance Tech: $68,784; Maintenance Tech 3: $57,590; Maintenance Tech III: $57,318; Facility Maintenance Tech: $52,289; Maintenance Tech 2: $52,264.

Maintenance Tech Salary in Delaware

How much does a Maintenance Tech make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Tech in Delaware is $51,762 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,031
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,485 to $57,661
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,770

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Maintenance Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,661	$4,805	$1,109	$28
Average	$51,762	$4,313	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$45,485	$3,790	$875	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Maintenance Tech Salaries

A Maintenance Tech'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 Maintenance Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Maintenance Tech'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): $46,900
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,198
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,788
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $77,233
Expert (over 8 years): $84,538

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$46,900
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Tech	$52,198
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$59,788
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$77,233
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$84,538

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

District of Columbia: $56,592.
California: $56,377.
Massachusetts: $55,626.

District of Columbia $56,592 California $56,377 Massachusetts $55,626 Washington $55,422 New Jersey $55,401 Alaska $55,330 Connecticut $54,624 New York $54,338

Hawaii $53,423 Rhode Island $52,994 Maryland $52,702 Minnesota $52,304 Colorado $52,150 Illinois $52,099 Oregon $51,905 Delaware $51,762

New Hampshire $51,672 Virginia $51,471 Pennsylvania $50,883 Nevada $50,586 North Dakota $50,489 Michigan $50,336 Wisconsin $50,280 Vermont $50,167

Texas $49,855 Maine $49,835 Arizona $49,804 Ohio $49,769 Georgia $49,298 Indiana $49,063 Wyoming $49,017 Utah $48,946

Iowa $48,915 Kansas $48,670 Louisiana $48,598 North Carolina $48,572 Missouri $48,562 Florida $48,363 Montana $48,256 Nebraska $48,153

Kentucky $48,097 South Carolina $47,893 Tennessee $47,765 Idaho $47,714 New Mexico $47,341 Oklahoma $47,259 Alabama $46,957 South Dakota $46,451

Arkansas $46,175 West Virginia $46,027 Mississippi $45,582

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Teches

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: $53,571
Little Creek: $53,076
Magnolia: $53,295

Lincoln, DE $53,571 Little Creek, DE $53,076 Magnolia, DE $53,295 Milford, DE $53,571 Marydel, DE $52,876 Millsboro, DE $53,571 Millville, DE $53,929 Milton, DE $53,571

Nassau, DE $53,571 Ocean View, DE $53,929 Rehoboth Beach, DE $53,929 Seaford, DE $53,009 Selbyville, DE $53,929 Smyrna, DE $52,815 Viola, DE $53,295 Woodside, DE $53,142

Bear, DE $52,426 Newark, DE $52,447 Claymont, DE $52,488 Delaware City, DE $52,447 Hockessin, DE $52,488 Kirkwood, DE $52,447 Middletown, DE $52,708 Montchanin, DE $52,488

New Castle, DE $52,488 Odessa, DE $52,779 Port Penn, DE $52,304 Rockland, DE $52,488 Saint Georges, DE $52,447 Townsend, DE $52,702 Winterthur, DE $52,488 Lewes, DE $53,571

Wilmington, DE $52,488 Dover, DE $53,050 Dover Afb, DE $53,173 Bethany Beach, DE $53,929 Bethel, DE $53,009 Bridgeville, DE $53,571 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,106 Cheswold, DE $52,927

Clayton, DE $52,794 Dagsboro, DE $53,929 Delmar, DE $53,009 Ellendale, DE $53,571 Felton, DE $53,571 Fenwick Island, DE $53,929 Frankford, DE $53,929 Frederica, DE $53,571

Georgetown, DE $53,571 Greenwood, DE $53,571 Harbeson, DE $53,571 Harrington, DE $53,571 Hartly, DE $52,769 Houston, DE $53,571 Kenton, DE $52,794 Laurel, DE $53,009

Yorklyn, DE $52,488

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

Understanding how a Maintenance Tech'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 January 01, 2026

$45,485

Average $51,762/year

$57,661

$3,790

Average $4,313/month

$4,805

$875

Average $995/week

$1,109

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$57,661	$4,805	$1,109	$28
Average	$51,762	$4,313	$995	$25
25th Percentile	$45,485	$3,790	$875	$22

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