Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $61,540 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.59
10th percentile $42,650
90th percentile $82,550
Employed locally 200
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,650
    25th
    $53,810
    50th (median)
    $61,540
    75th
    $75,560
    90th
    $82,550

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 65% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 35% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $73,030
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,350

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $69,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Sacramento, CA is $29.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $42,650 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,810.