Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $53,970 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $77,480
Employed locally 1,110
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $44,240
    50th (median)
    $53,970
    75th
    $65,660
    90th
    $77,480

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 63% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $61,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,190
    Michigan $59,960
    Morgantown, WV $59,910

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,730
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,830
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $60,730
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Atlanta, GA is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.24 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.8% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,240.