Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $46,770 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.49
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $71,140
Employed locally 550
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $58,040
    90th
    $71,140

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 66% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 34% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,970
    Washington $57,910
    Minnesota $57,750
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $57,330
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $56,940
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $56,830

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,180
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,360
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,610
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,170
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $52,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Michigan City, IN is $22.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Michigan City, IN is 3.8% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.