Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$60,850/yr
Typical range
$48,920 – $75,200
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Maintenance Workers, Machinery does
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on machinery and equipment to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life. You'll clean, lubricate, and adjust machines under the direction of mechanics.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $49,590/yr
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics — $50,620/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $79,860/yr
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics — $64,520/yr
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $61,010/yr
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