Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,080 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $30,510
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 30,550
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,510
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $57,450
    90th
    $72,520

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 57% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,170
    Midland, TX $47,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,790
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,500
    Odessa, TX $44,360
    Waco, TX $43,490

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$62,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Houston, TX is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Houston, TX is 5.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $30,510 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.