Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $80,290 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $54,380
90th percentile $105,150
Employed locally 170
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,380
    25th
    $57,360
    50th (median)
    $80,290
    75th
    $91,290
    90th
    $105,150

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 51% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 49% 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
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,990

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in San Jose, CA is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in San Jose, CA is 32.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $54,380 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,360.