Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $60,640 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $43,010
90th percentile $88,630
Employed locally 430
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,010
    25th
    $50,900
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $82,140
    90th
    $88,630

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 76% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 24% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $66,650
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $66,380
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $64,450
    Ohio $62,610
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $60,980
    Cleveland, OH $57,560

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,440
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $81,130
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,450
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,320
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Columbus, OH is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Columbus, OH is 0.2% 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 $43,010 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,900.