Maintenance Worker Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median maintenance worker in the Detroit area earns $48,380 a year ($23.26 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($49,590) and 2% above the Michigan median ($47,580). Half of the 16,190 maintenance workers there earn between $42,630 and $60,610.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,770 | $35,050 | $35,350 |
| 25th percentile | $42,630 | $39,420 | $40,840 |
| Median | $48,380 | $47,580 | $49,590 |
| 75th percentile | $60,610 | $59,490 | $62,620 |
| 90th percentile | $72,270 | $70,570 | $77,180 |
| Average | $51,830 | $50,380 | $53,780 |
| Jobs | 16,190 | 39,490 | 1,529,700 |
Detroit, MI ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for maintenance worker pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($63,630).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $48,530
- San Francisco, CA: $63,630
- San Jose, CA: $63,220
- Seattle, WA: $60,760
- Minneapolis, MN: $60,470
- Boston, MA: $59,670
- New York, NY: $59,550
- Portland, OR: $58,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.