Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $59,130 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.43
10th percentile $46,120
90th percentile $137,970
Employed locally 70
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,120
    25th
    $57,080
    50th (median)
    $59,130
    75th
    $78,030
    90th
    $137,970

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 75% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 25% 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
    Pittsburgh, PA $71,230
    Reading, PA $68,820
    Napa, CA $68,230
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $67,490
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,500
    Spartanburg, SC $64,070

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,510
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,880
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,870
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Harrisburg, PA is $28.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Harrisburg, PA is 2.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $46,120 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,080.