Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $43,490 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $28,640
90th percentile $61,960
Employed locally 1,510
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,640
    25th
    $35,480
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $51,980
    90th
    $61,960

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $47,170
    Midland, TX $47,160
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $46,790
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $46,080
    Sherman-Denison, TX $45,500
    Odessa, TX $44,360

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $66,740
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $57,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,000
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $77,410
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Waco, TX is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Waco, TX is 10.6% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $28,640 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,480.