Maintenance Technician Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 886 positions with reported compensation (11% of all Maintenance Technician listings).

10th percentile

$47,888

25th percentile

$52,800

Median (50th)

$60,000

75th percentile

$66,155

90th percentile

$74,964

Average salary: $61,545

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Maintenance Technician job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Customer Service

Excel

SAP

Logistics

OSHA

AWS

Forklift

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Maintenance Technician opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
dubai	109	AED 67,000	AED 50,000 – AED 89,000	–	15	25
Washington DC	73	$52,500	$52,500 – $52,500	–	15	5
London	69	£32,278	£30,000 – £39,975	–	15	7
abu dhabi	61	AED 78,000	AED 60,000 – AED 90,000	3%	15	20
Houston, TX	56	$50,000	$50,000 – $50,000	–	15	5
Chicago, IL	54	$63,088	$59,044 – $67,131	–	15	5
Columbus, OH	52	$59,280	$53,640 – $68,474	–	15	12
United States	51	$60,000	$55,000 – $72,560	–	15	0
Dallas, TX	50	$62,400	$62,400 – $62,400	–	15	7
Atlanta, GA	45	$81,200	$62,400 – $105,000	–	15	3
Indianapolis, IN	43	$42,900	$42,900 – $42,900	–	15	6
Austin, TX	41	$51,900	$41,450 – $62,350	–	15	9
Charlotte, NC	41	$45,500	$45,500 – $45,500	–	15	3
Las Vegas, NV	41	$60,000	$52,800 – $66,155	–	15	9
Louisville, KY	37	$60,000	$52,800 – $66,155	–	15	5
Waco, TX	37	$60,000	$52,800 – $66,155	–	7	7
Denver, CO	37	$50,000	$50,000 – $50,000	–	15	3
Albuquerque, NM	32	$87,360	$87,360 – $87,360	–	10	1
Saint Louis, MO	31	$60,000	$52,800 – $66,155	–	15	5
Los Angeles, CA	30	$71,750	$71,750 – $71,750	–	14	10

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Maintenance Technician openings globally.

Greystar 116 jobs

AbbVie Inc. 25 jobs

Tanqeeb 23 jobs

Kalitta Air 20 jobs

AbbVie 18 jobs

MAA 14 jobs

Cintas Corporation 12 jobs

Cornerstone Building Brands 11 jobs

BGSF 10 jobs

Sentral 10 jobs

KMG Prestige 9 jobs

Marquette Management 9 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Maintenance Technicians work

United States 7,603 jobs United Kingdom 569 jobs UAE 218 jobs Germany 23 jobs

Maintenance Technician Job Market Overview (2026)

The Maintenance Technician job market is steadily growing, with 8,413 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 4,406 new positions were posted (1,983 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Maintenance Technician positions is $60,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $52,800 and $66,155. Top earners (90th percentile) command $74,964 or more. Note that 89% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Albuquerque, NM at $87,360 median, while London offers £32,278.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Maintenance Technician roles are Customer Service, Excel, SAP, Logistics, OSHA, and AWS. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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