Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $46,070 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.15
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $74,140
Employed locally 1,190
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $37,130
    50th (median)
    $46,070
    75th
    $58,020
    90th
    $74,140

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Vallejo, CA $60,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $55,500
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $51,460
    Nevada $50,170

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$49,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$52,330
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$59,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Roanoke, VA is $22.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Roanoke, VA 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,130.