Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $47,020 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $33,750
90th percentile $65,590
Employed locally 450
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,750
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $65,590

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 74% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 26% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,900
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $53,500
    Albany, OR $50,530
    Syracuse, NY $49,970
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,620

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$45,550
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$81,070
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$59,600
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,460
    Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$72,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Elmira, NY is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Elmira, NY is 3.3% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $33,750 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.