How Much Does a Maintenance Supervisor Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$79,860
Maintenance supervisors in the U.S. earn a median of $79,860 a year, or $38.39 an hour. Half of maintenance supervisors earn more than $79,860 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $126,790.
Pay percentiles for maintenance supervisors
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.85 | $49,600 |
| 25th | $30.14 | $62,690 |
| 50th (median) | $38.39 | $79,860 |
| 75th | $48.73 | $101,360 |
| 90th | $60.96 | $126,790 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (SOC 49-1011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for maintenance supervisors
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $98,110 | $47.17 | +23% |
| Washington | $94,420 | $45.39 | +18% |
| Connecticut | $94,050 | $45.22 | +18% |
| California | $93,660 | $45.03 | +17% |
| New Jersey | $92,680 | $44.56 | +16% |
| Massachusetts | $92,250 | $44.35 | +16% |
| New York | $91,150 | $43.82 | +14% |
| North Dakota | $90,600 | $43.56 | +13% |
| New Hampshire | $87,560 | $42.10 | +10% |
| Hawaii | $87,550 | $42.09 | +10% |
| United States | $79,860 | $38.39 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many maintenance supervisors are there?
BLS counts about 617,500 maintenance supervisors employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers”. The most jobs are in Texas (75,340), California (51,670) and Florida (41,250).
The mean (average) annual wage is $85,220, higher than the median of $79,860.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,655
- Biweekly
- $3,072
- Weekly
- $1,536
- Daily (8 hours)
- $307
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do maintenance supervisors make an hour?
The median hourly wage for maintenance supervisors is $38.39. The middle 50% earn between $30.14 and $48.73 an hour.
Which state pays maintenance supervisors the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for maintenance supervisors at $98,110, +23% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for maintenance supervisors?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of maintenance supervisors earn less than $49,600 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.