Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $24.14 an hour ($50,200 a year). About 22,470 people work in this job there.

$24.14Median hourly pay
$44,220–$62,890Middle half of workers, yearly
22,470People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($49,590). It is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($49,290).

Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.56$36,530
25% of workers$21.26$44,220
Half of workers (median)$24.14$50,200
75% of workers$30.24$62,890
90% of workers$37.16$77,290

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chambersburg$55,670740
York-Hanover$53,6102,040
Lebanon$52,960700
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$52,8803,780
Reading$52,2501,800
Gettysburg$50,720450
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$50,20022,470
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$49,7102,750
Lancaster$49,6502,520
Harrisburg-Carlisle$49,2503,060
Pittsburgh$49,25010,330
State College$48,420870
Williamsport$46,340500
Erie$45,7601,230
Johnstown$45,600530
Altoona$45,280640

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74,860
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70,340
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69,080
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42,630
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$64,580
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$96,540
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$119,460
Medical Equipment Repairers$62,830

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.