As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Maintenance Lead in North Carolina is $100,197, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,927 weekly, or $8,350 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Maintenance Lead in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Maintenance Lead in North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $77,572 to $121,836. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,354) and 75th percentile ($111,524), while top earners (90th percentile) make $121,836 per year. This $23,170 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, North Carolina Maintenance Lead often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 38 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 nationwide for Maintenance Lead job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Maintenance Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $77,572 NC June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $88,354 NC June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $100,197 NC June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $111,524 NC June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Maintenance Lead Salary $121,836 NC June 01, 2026
25% $88,354 10% $77,572 90% $121,836 75% $111,524 $100,197 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $112,931 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $115,291 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $113,072 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $115,600 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $115,387 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $112,229 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $114,571 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $119,028 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $111,896 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $112,686 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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    Bachelor's Degree

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