Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $71,520 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.39
10th percentile $48,570
90th percentile $71,520
Employed locally 80
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,570
    25th
    $71,430
    50th (median)
    $71,520
    75th
    $71,520
    90th
    $71,520

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 106% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 6% 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
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Winchester, VA-WV $80,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $78,470
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $65,540
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $64,850

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,070
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,910
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $59,070
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $49,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Roanoke, VA is $34.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $48,570 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,430.