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Maintenance Helper

Average Early-Career Maintenance Helper with Equipment Maintenance Skills Hourly Pay

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$16.00
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$12.08
MEDIAN
$16
90%
$24.51

The average hourly pay for a Maintenance Helper is $16.00 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$12 - $25
Bonus
$0 - $800
Total Pay
$25k - $51k
Based on 16 salary profiles (last updated Aug 25 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Maintenance Helper

Medical
92%
Dental
75%
Vision
67%
None
8%

Gender Breakdown for Maintenance Helpers

Male
91.7%
Female
8.3%
This data is based on 12 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Maintenance Helpers

What is the highest pay for Maintenance Helpers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Maintenance Helper is $24.51 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Maintenance Helpers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Maintenance Helper is $12.08 / hour

How can Maintenance Helpers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Maintenance Helper is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Maintenance Helper that oversees more junior Maintenance Helpers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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