Maintenance Worker Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median maintenance worker in the Richmond area earns $48,730 a year ($23.43 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($49,590) and 1% below the Virginia median ($49,470). Half of the 5,520 maintenance workers there earn between $39,080 and $60,660.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,770 | $34,640 | $35,350 |
| 25th percentile | $39,080 | $39,530 | $40,840 |
| Median | $48,730 | $49,470 | $49,590 |
| 75th percentile | $60,660 | $61,990 | $62,620 |
| 90th percentile | $76,730 | $77,260 | $77,180 |
| Average | $52,520 | $53,350 | $53,780 |
| Jobs | 5,520 | 34,540 | 1,529,700 |
Richmond, VA ranks 37th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for maintenance worker pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($63,630).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $47,820
- 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.