Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $45,730 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $61,680
Employed locally 1,570
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $36,730
    50th (median)
    $45,730
    75th
    $52,680
    90th
    $61,680

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 62% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 38% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $56,810
    Anchorage, AK $53,560
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,310
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $51,830
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $51,190

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,230
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,950
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $73,580
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Wilmington, NC is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Wilmington, NC is 5.9% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,730.