Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,310 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $43,320
90th percentile $87,420
Employed locally 40
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,320
    25th
    $43,320
    50th (median)
    $50,310
    75th
    $61,940
    90th
    $87,420

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 74% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $55,860
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $51,140

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $44,800
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $49,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $64,230
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,050
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,230
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Tucson, AZ is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Tucson, AZ is 16.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $43,320 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,320.