Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $44,800 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.54
10th percentile $32,840
90th percentile $70,530
Employed locally 5,140
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,840
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $44,800
    75th
    $50,800
    90th
    $70,530

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,430
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $46,830
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,650
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,520
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $43,310
    Yuma, AZ $40,270

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,240
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Tucson, AZ is $21.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $32,840 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.