Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Common Job Titles
- Facilities Technician
- Maintenance Engineer
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Maintenance Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,531,700
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $33,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $39,050. 50th percentile: U.S. $48,620. 75th percentile: U.S. $61,710. 90th percentile: U.S. $76,110. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $33,860 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $76,110 |
| Workers on average earn | $52,430 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical4.0/5
- English Language3.7/5
- Building and Construction3.7/5
- Mathematics3.4/5
- Production and Processing3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Google Docs
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- SAP software
- Yardi software
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Computerized time management systems
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Data entry software
- Database software
- Digital direct control DDC energy management software
- Dropbox
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable crescent wrenches
- Adjustable hand wrenches
- Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Air compressors
- Allen wrenches
- Augers
- Ball peen hammers