Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Louisville/Jefferson County
In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $23.54 an hour ($48,970 a year). About 7,060 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,590). It is 5% higher than the Kentucky median ($46,810).
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.86 | $35,070 |
| 25% of workers | $19.68 | $40,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.54 | $48,970 |
| 75% of workers | $30.50 | $63,440 |
| 90% of workers | $36.70 | $76,330 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County (this page) | $48,970 | 7,060 |
| Paducah | $45,920 | 530 |
| Bowling Green | $45,880 | 830 |
| Elizabethtown | $45,300 | 640 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $44,910 | 3,220 |
| Owensboro | $44,530 | 500 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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)
Related jobs in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $62,590 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $74,680 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $58,930 |
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