Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $65,000 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $49,590
90th percentile $73,680
Employed locally 240
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,590
    25th
    $60,160
    50th (median)
    $65,000
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $73,680

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 84% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 16% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $80,710
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $74,310

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,100
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $79,530
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $65,540
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $62,030
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Indianapolis, IN is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $49,590 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,160.