Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $50,370 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $72,050
Employed locally 190
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $40,400
    50th (median)
    $50,370
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $72,050

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 71% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 29% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $65,500
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,750
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $61,990
    Jacksonville, FL $60,300
    Florida $60,010
    Port St. Lucie, FL $56,970

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,870
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,580
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $73,480
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,580
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Tampa, FL is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Tampa, FL is 16.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,400.