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 $48,016, a Maintenance Tech (1-3 years)earns $53,443, a General Maintenance Worker III (3-5 years)earns $61,215, a General Maintenance Worker IV (5-7 years)earns $79,085, a General Maintenance Supervisor (7+ years)earns $86,563,

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 $56,596, California $56,381, Massachusetts $55,630. 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: $68,788; Maintenance Tech 3: $57,595; Maintenance Tech III: $57,322; Facility Maintenance Tech: $52,289; Maintenance Tech 2: $52,268.

Maintenance Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Maintenance Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Maintenance Tech in Rhode Island is $52,997 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): $64,551
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,575 to $59,045
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,729

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Maintenance Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,045	$4,920	$1,135	$28
Average	$52,997	$4,416	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$46,575	$3,881	$896	$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): $48,016
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,443
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,215
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $79,085
Expert (over 8 years): $86,563

Levels	Salary
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$48,016
Maintenan... Level Maintenance Tech	$53,443
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$61,215
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$79,085
General M... Level Maintenance Tech	$86,563

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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: $56,596.
California: $56,381.
Massachusetts: $55,630.

District of Columbia $56,596 California $56,381 Massachusetts $55,630 Washington $55,425 New Jersey $55,405 Alaska $55,333 Connecticut $54,628 New York $54,342

Hawaii $53,427 Rhode Island $52,997 Maryland $52,706 Minnesota $52,307 Colorado $52,154 Illinois $52,103 Oregon $51,908 Delaware $51,765

New Hampshire $51,675 Virginia $51,474 Pennsylvania $50,886 Nevada $50,590 North Dakota $50,492 Michigan $50,339 Wisconsin $50,283 Vermont $50,170

Texas $49,859 Maine $49,838 Arizona $49,808 Ohio $49,772 Georgia $49,301 Indiana $49,066 Wyoming $49,020 Utah $48,949

Iowa $48,918 Kansas $48,673 Louisiana $48,601 North Carolina $48,576 Missouri $48,565 Florida $48,366 Montana $48,259 Nebraska $48,156

Kentucky $48,100 South Carolina $47,896 Tennessee $47,768 Idaho $47,717 New Mexico $47,344 Oklahoma $47,262 Alabama $46,960 South Dakota $46,454

Arkansas $46,178 West Virginia $46,030 Mississippi $45,585

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:

Adamsville: $53,866
Albion: $52,972
Ashaway: $54,071

Adamsville, RI $53,866 Albion, RI $52,972 Ashaway, RI $54,071 Barrington, RI $52,972 Block Island, RI $53,789 Bradford, RI $54,035 Bristol, RI $52,920 Carolina, RI $53,595

Charlestown, RI $53,651 Chepachet, RI $52,869 Clayville, RI $52,920 Coventry, RI $52,869 West Greenwich, RI $52,834 East Greenwich, RI $52,905 Exeter, RI $54,035 Fiskeville, RI $52,972

Forestdale, RI $52,920 Foster, RI $52,834 Glendale, RI $52,834 Greene, RI $53,427 Greenville, RI $52,972 Harmony, RI $52,956 Harrisville, RI $52,869 Hope, RI $52,972

Hope Valley, RI $54,071 Hopkinton, RI $54,086 Jamestown, RI $53,544 Kenyon, RI $54,019 Little Compton, RI $53,846 Manville, RI $52,972 Mapleville, RI $52,834 Newport, RI $53,554

Middletown, RI $53,779 North Kingstown, RI $52,818 North Scituate, RI $52,956 Oakland, RI $52,885 Pascoag, RI $52,854 Pawtucket, RI $52,972 Central Falls, RI $52,972 Cumberland, RI $52,972

Lincoln, RI $52,972 Portsmouth, RI $53,340 Prudence Island, RI $52,869 Rockville, RI $54,086 Saunderstown, RI $53,575 Shannock, RI $54,004 Slatersville, RI $52,920 Slocum, RI $53,575

Tiverton, RI $53,881 Wakefield, RI $53,519 Kingston, RI $53,529 Narragansett, RI $53,539 Peace Dale, RI $53,519 Warren, RI $52,956 Warwick, RI $52,972 Westerly, RI $54,101

West Kingston, RI $53,559 West Warwick, RI $52,972 Wood River Junction, RI $54,035 Woonsocket, RI $52,920 North Smithfield, RI $52,956 Wyoming, RI $54,019 Providence, RI $52,972 Cranston, RI $52,972

North Providence, RI $52,972 East Providence, RI $52,972 Riverside, RI $52,972 Rumford, RI $52,972 Smithfield, RI $52,972 Johnston, RI $52,972

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 February 01, 2026

$46,575

Average $52,997/year

$59,045

$3,881

Average $4,416/month

$4,920

$896

Average $1,019/week

$1,135

$22

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$59,045	$4,920	$1,135	$28
Average	$52,997	$4,416	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$46,575	$3,881	$896	$22

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