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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 923 positions with reported compensation (13% of all Maintenance Technician listings).

10th percentile

$43,680

25th percentile

$50,547

Median (50th)

$60,160

75th percentile

$66,373

90th percentile

$75,092

Average salary: $61,452

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Customer Service

Excel

Logistics

OSHA

Warehouse

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	113	AED 67,000	AED 60,000 – AED 89,000	–	15	27
Washington DC	95	$66,560	$64,480 – $68,640	–	15	6
London	74	£35,000	£32,220 – £45,532	–	15	13
abu dhabi	66	AED 75,000	AED 60,000 – AED 100,000	5%	15	27
Houston, TX	54	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	15	4
United States	48	$60,000	$60,000 – $60,000	–	12	0
Austin, TX	44	$33,000	$32,500 – $47,700	–	15	7
Columbus, OH	43	$55,000	$41,600 – $60,000	–	15	4
Charlotte, NC	36	$59,000	$59,000 – $59,000	–	15	2
Dallas, TX	33	$62,400	$62,400 – $62,400	–	15	2
Tampa, FL	33	$36,432	$36,432 – $36,432	–	15	1
Albuquerque, NM	32	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	10	4
Sioux Falls, SD	30	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	13	0
North Chicago, IL	30	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	2	1
San Antonio, TX	29	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	15	6
Chattanooga, TN	28	$59,000	$59,000 – $59,000	–	8	0
Philadelphia, PA	28	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	15	2
Louisville, KY	27	$60,160	$50,547 – $66,373	–	13	6
Nashville, TN	27	$45,160	$37,580 – $52,740	–	15	5
Cincinnati, OH	26	$40,000	$40,000 – $60,000	–	12	7

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Maintenance Technician openings globally.

Greystar 120 jobs

Kalitta Air 20 jobs

AbbVie Inc. 17 jobs

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store 15 jobs

Gulfstream Aerospace 15 jobs

AbbVie 13 jobs

NOV 12 jobs

Cornerstone Building Brands 10 jobs

Cintas Corporation 10 jobs

Uae Job Alert 8 jobs

Total Energies 8 jobs

WhiteWater Express Car Wash 8 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Maintenance Technicians work

United States 6,132 jobs United Kingdom 579 jobs UAE 245 jobs Germany 30 jobs Saudi Arabia 24 jobs

Maintenance Technician Job Market Overview (2026)

The Maintenance Technician job market is steadily growing, with 7,010 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,873 new positions were posted (802 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Maintenance Technician positions is $60,160, with the middle 50% of earners making between $50,547 and $66,373. Top earners (90th percentile) command $75,092 or more. Note that 87% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is abu dhabi at AED 75,000 median, while Austin, TX offers $33,000.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Maintenance Technician roles are Customer Service, Excel, Logistics, OSHA, Warehouse, and Forklift. 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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