Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $38,220 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $33,330
90th percentile $59,830
Employed locally 1,900
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,330
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $38,220
    75th
    $46,630
    90th
    $59,830

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 61% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $50,280
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,250
    Gainesville, GA $49,010
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $48,730
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,600

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $61,270
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,650
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,180
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $28,860
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $50,940
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Athens, GA is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.31 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Athens, GA is 21.4% below the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Athens?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $33,330 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.