Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $55,860 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.86
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $88,290
Employed locally 350
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $52,120
    50th (median)
    $55,860
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $88,290

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 66% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 34% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $62,560
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,140
    Tucson, AZ $50,310

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,430
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $50,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,040
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,820
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Phoenix, AZ is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Phoenix, AZ is 7.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,120.