Industrial Maintenance Technician salary guide 2026
A maintenance technician in the U.S. earns a median base salary of about $66,500 in 2026. That estimate applies the 3.4% average 2026 pay increase reported by Mercer to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 median of $64,520 for industrial machinery mechanics. The middle half earn about $57,000 to $81,500.
$66,500
Estimated median base, 2026
$57,000–$81,500
Middle 50% of earners, 2026 est.
$98,500
Top 10% earn above, 2026 est.
What the role involves
Industrial maintenance technicians keep production equipment running: troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery, controls, and conveyors. Multi-craft technicians who cover mechanical, electrical, and PLC work are in the shortest supply. BLS projects 16.1% employment growth for industrial machinery mechanics from 2024 to 2034, much faster than average.
Industrial Maintenance Technician pay by percentile
| Percentile | BLS, May 2025 | 2026 estimate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,120 | $47,500 |
| 25th percentile | $55,010 | $57,000 |
| Median | $64,520 | $66,500 |
| 75th percentile | $78,780 | $81,500 |
| 90th percentile | $95,170 | $98,500 |
BLS occupation: Industrial Machinery Mechanics (SOC 49-9041).
Phoenix metro
The Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler median for industrial machinery mechanics was $75,850 in May 2025, compared with $64,520 nationally, 18% higher.
What moves maintenance technician pay
Multi-craft technicians who can cover mechanical and electrical work are the hardest profile to recruit.
Technicians with PLC and electrical troubleshooting skills command the top of the range.
Bonus and incentives
Maintenance technicians are usually paid hourly, with overtime, shift differentials, and on-call pay adding meaningfully to annual earnings.
Key skills
Frequently asked questions
How we calculated these figures
National figures are Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates for May 2025, released May 15, 2026, the most recent official data. 2026 estimates apply the 3.4% average total pay increase U.S. employers delivered in 2026, from Mercer's survey of 756 employers. BLS wages include base pay, commissions, and production bonuses, but exclude benefits, overtime premiums, and equity.
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