Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $49,010 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $35,140
90th percentile $70,360
Employed locally 1,230
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,140
    25th
    $42,230
    50th (median)
    $49,010
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $70,360

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 63% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 37% 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $48,730
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,600
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $47,330

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,490
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,840
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,840
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $41,080
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Gainesville, GA is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Gainesville, GA is 0.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $35,140 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,230.