Maintenance Workers, Machinery
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Lubricate machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance.
Median pay: $60,850/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -2.8% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 4,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair, using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments, according to production specifications.
• Set up and operate machines, and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
What's the median pay for Maintenance Workers, Machinery?
The median pay for Maintenance Workers, Machinery is $60,850 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Maintenance Workers, Machinery?
Employment for Maintenance Workers, Machinery is projected to change -2.8% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Maintenance Workers, Machinery?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Maintenance Workers, Machinery?
About 4,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.