Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$67,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$7,000
10.2% of base
Total target cash
$74,000
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$4,00050th$7,00075th$11,500
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: Post-Secondary Certificate and up to 1 year of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
Top skills:TroubleshootingRepairingOperations MonitoringEquipment MaintenanceOperation and ControlQuality Control Analysis
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Maintenance Workers, Machinery pay by experience level
Entry level$43,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$50,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$63,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$78,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$91,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-2.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,800
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary by industry
Food Manufacturing
5,300 workers
$62,500
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
3,350 workers
$65,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
3,090 workers
$62,000
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
2,730 workers
$63,000
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
2,560 workers
$64,500
Chemical Manufacturing
2,530 workers
$74,500
Primary Metal Manufacturing
2,480 workers
$63,500
Warehousing and Storage
2,280 workers
$60,000
Warehousing and Storage
2,280 workers
$60,000
Plastics Product Manufacturing
2,090 workers
$64,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Maintenance Workers, Machinery pays 1% above the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).
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