Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $52,130 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.06
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $76,600
Employed locally 8,150
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $44,090
    50th (median)
    $52,130
    75th
    $63,280
    90th
    $76,600

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 68% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 32% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,970
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $57,010
    Appleton, WI $56,810
    Twin Falls, ID $55,120
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $55,010

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$68,550
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83,430
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,490
    Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Milwaukee, WI is $25.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Milwaukee, WI is 7.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,090.