Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $82,930 +37.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.87
10th percentile $46,440
90th percentile $82,930
Employed locally 70
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,440
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $82,930
    75th
    $82,930
    90th
    $82,930

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 103% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 3% above 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
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,040

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Wyoming $85,830
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,710
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,310
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $71,580

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,840
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $62,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,400
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,550
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,340
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Columbus, IN is $39.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Columbus, IN is 37.1% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $46,440 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.