Industrial Maintenance Tech Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$64,000
national median salary
$53,000 to $78,000. Last updated July 2026.
Highest Paying
$87,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$67,000
Princeton, NJ
Lowest Paying
$50,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), state pay-transparency job postings, and community submissions. Most ranges are anchored to BLS OES occupation wage percentiles and placed by seniority level (entry near the 25th, mid at the median, senior at the 75th); a minority of emerging roles retain a modeled estimate where BLS has no matching series. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated July 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 49-9041. Full methodology.
The average Industrial Maintenance Tech salary in the United States is $64,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $53,000 at the 25th percentile to $78,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $87,000, while Princeton offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Multi-craft technicians skilled in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC programming earn 20 to 30% more than single-discipline mechanics.
Industrial Maintenance Tech salary by city.
Skills that increase Industrial Maintenance Tech pay.
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Industrial Maintenance Techs based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $8,960 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know.
Multi-craft technicians skilled in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC programming earn 20 to 30% more than single-discipline mechanics. Facilities running continuous operations like food processing, automotive assembly, or semiconductor manufacturing pay the highest rates to minimize downtime. PLC and robotics troubleshooting expertise is the single most valued skill for salary advancement.
Entry-level maintenance helpers start at $35,000 to $42,000, advancing to maintenance technician at $48,000 to $65,000 in two to four years. Senior multi-craft technicians earn $68,000 to $85,000, while maintenance supervisors and reliability engineers reach $85,000 to $115,000 at large manufacturing plants.
Shift differentials for evening and weekend rotations add 10 to 15% to base pay. Overtime during plant shutdowns and installations can add $8,000 to $16,000 annually. Many manufacturers provide tool allowances and cover continuing education for electrical or instrumentation licenses.
Total compensation breakdown.
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote Industrial Maintenance Techs typically earn $58,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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