Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $50,240 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $74,690
Employed locally 440
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $41,190
    50th (median)
    $50,240
    75th
    $63,480
    90th
    $74,690

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 89% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 11% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Napa, CA $60,510
    Vallejo, CA $60,500
    Modesto, CA $60,040
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $58,400

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,820
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,550
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in El Centro, CA is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in El Centro, CA is 3.3% above 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,190.