Maintenance Worker Salary in Washington, DC
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The median maintenance worker in the Washington area earns $57,240 a year ($27.52 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($49,590). Half of the 23,100 maintenance workers there earn between $45,960 and $69,470.
Median $57,240
10th: $37,89090th: $80,520
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,890 | $35,350 |
| 25th percentile | $45,960 | $40,840 |
| Median | $57,240 | $49,590 |
| 75th percentile | $69,470 | $62,620 |
| 90th percentile | $80,520 | $77,180 |
| Average | $58,690 | $53,780 |
| Jobs | 23,100 | 1,529,700 |
Washington, DC ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for maintenance worker pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($63,630).
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- 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
- Hartford, CT: $58,670
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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.