Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $22.87 an hour ($47,580 a year). About 39,490 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($49,590). Michigan ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.85 | $35,050 |
| 25% of workers | $18.95 | $39,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.87 | $47,580 |
| 75% of workers | $28.60 | $59,490 |
| 90% of workers | $33.93 | $70,570 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $49,170 | 1,680 |
| Battle Creek | $48,640 | 530 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $48,530 | 5,470 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $48,380 | 16,190 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $47,580 | 1,960 |
| Jackson | $47,090 | 480 |
| Midland | $46,850 | 280 |
| Traverse City | $46,850 | 620 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $46,700 | 1,230 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $46,560 | 570 |
| Saginaw | $45,620 | 680 |
| Bay City | $45,300 | 300 |
| Flint | $45,190 | 1,270 |
| Monroe | $44,750 | 370 |
| Niles | $44,310 | 530 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,250 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $80,190 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $60,950 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $66,680 |
| Millwrights | $89,190 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $43,630 |
| Power Plant Operators | $105,820 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,870 |
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