How Much Does an Industrial Maintenance Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$64,520
Industrial maintenances in the U.S. earn a median of $64,520 a year, or $31.02 an hour. Half of industrial maintenances earn more than $64,520 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $95,170.
Pay percentiles for industrial maintenances
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22.17 | $46,120 |
| 25th | $26.45 | $55,010 |
| 50th (median) | $31.02 | $64,520 |
| 75th | $37.88 | $78,780 |
| 90th | $45.76 | $95,170 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for industrial maintenances
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $87,670 | $42.15 | +36% |
| Wyoming | $78,320 | $37.66 | +21% |
| Nevada | $77,750 | $37.38 | +21% |
| Alaska | $77,390 | $37.21 | +20% |
| Hawaii | $77,330 | $37.18 | +20% |
| Washington | $77,220 | $37.12 | +20% |
| Illinois | $76,200 | $36.63 | +18% |
| Oregon | $75,670 | $36.38 | +17% |
| Colorado | $75,600 | $36.35 | +17% |
| Arizona | $74,790 | $35.96 | +16% |
| United States | $64,520 | $31.02 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many industrial maintenances are there?
BLS counts about 439,640 industrial maintenances employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Industrial Machinery Mechanics”. The most jobs are in Texas (56,950), California (26,830) and Pennsylvania (22,160).
The mean (average) annual wage is $68,460, higher than the median of $64,520.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,377
- Biweekly
- $2,482
- Weekly
- $1,241
- Daily (8 hours)
- $248
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do industrial maintenances make an hour?
The median hourly wage for industrial maintenances is $31.02. The middle 50% earn between $26.45 and $37.88 an hour.
Which state pays industrial maintenances the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for industrial maintenances at $87,670, +36% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for industrial maintenances?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of industrial maintenances earn less than $46,120 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.