Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Columbus

In Columbus (GA), the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $20.66 an hour ($42,970 a year). About 1,430 people work in this job there.

$20.66Median hourly pay
$36,110–$55,200Middle half of workers, yearly
1,430People in this job in Columbus (GA)

That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($49,590). It is 10% lower than the Georgia median ($47,680).

Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Columbus (GA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.91$28,930
25% of workers$17.36$36,110
Half of workers (median)$20.66$42,970
75% of workers$26.54$55,200
90% of workers$30.24$62,910

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell$49,63025,190
Gainesville$49,3501,220
Warner Robins$48,660610
Dalton$47,2201,010
Savannah$46,5802,080
Hinesville$46,400230
Augusta-Richmond County$46,1302,390
Macon-Bibb County$46,100950
Rome$45,980480
Valdosta$43,760720
Albany$43,680500
Columbus (this page)$42,9701,430
Brunswick-St. Simons$41,610520
Athens-Clarke County$39,1501,830

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 148,700 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

Maintenance EngineerField TechBuilding EngineerIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance WorkerHandymanElectrical InstallerMaintenance TechnicianMaintenance MechanicMaintenance RepairmanMaintenance ManMaintenance Specialist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.