Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $25.68 an hour ($53,420 a year). About 64,770 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($49,590). Ohio ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.98 | $35,320 |
| 25% of workers | $21.17 | $44,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.68 | $53,420 |
| 75% of workers | $30.65 | $63,760 |
| 90% of workers | $36.67 | $76,270 |
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lima | $57,180 | 620 |
| Toledo | $57,170 | 3,640 |
| Cincinnati | $56,830 | 12,140 |
| Columbus | $52,800 | 10,970 |
| Akron | $52,420 | 3,560 |
| Cleveland | $51,930 | 12,860 |
| Canton-Massillon | $51,000 | 2,010 |
| Springfield | $50,930 | 630 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $50,710 | 3,670 |
| Mansfield | $50,210 | 660 |
| Sandusky | $49,290 | 820 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $48,770 | 2,000 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $65,130 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $63,330 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $63,200 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $74,750 |
| Millwrights | $73,220 |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | $39,980 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | $53,400 |
| Power Plant Operators | $104,160 |
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