Maintenance and Repair Workers, General, Baltimore

$52,100

Local median annual wage in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Middle half of earners roughly $44,020 to $62,240.

Local salary guide, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. Cost of living index (2024). Sources stay in methodology · disclaimer.

vs US median
+5.1%
US median
$49,590
Cost of living (104.5) Based on U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data. Scores over 100 mean a city is more expensive than the U.S. national average.
104.5
Local pay range The middle 50% of earners in this city make between these amounts, based on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
$44,020 to $62,240
Local jobs in field Approximate number of people working in this role locally, not a count of open positions.
11,250
Job code
49-9071

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Baltimore pay a median $52,100 (May 2025), 5.1% above the US median of $49,590. At local prices (index 104.5), that median buys about what $49,856 buys at US-average prices.

What that pay buys

$52,100 in Baltimore buys about what $49,856 buys at US-average prices (cost of living index 104.5, 2024). Housing & rent index is 118.2 vs overall 104.5 (US average = 100, 2024).

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in nearby metros

Metro Median Local pay range Cost of living
Baltimore $52,100 $44,020 to $62,240 104.5
Minneapolis $60,470 $48,870 to $72,900 104.8
San Francisco $63,630 $51,970 to $80,140 115.6
Tulsa $45,760 $37,150 to $58,090 89.2

Local salary guide May 2025 where published for the metro.

FAQ

What is the median salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Baltimore?
The median annual wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is $52,100 (May 2025 local salary guide).
How does Baltimore pay compare to the US median for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General?
Local median pay is 5.1% above the national median of $49,590.
How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
The cost of living index for Baltimore is 104.5 (US average = 100, 2024). The local median of $52,100 has about the same buying power as $49,856 at US-average prices.
How current is this data?
Wages use the local salary guide for May 2025. Price levels use the 2024 cost of living index. See methodology for source details.

What this covers

Includes

  • Cost of living index for everyday expenses (housing, groceries & goods, services)
  • Local salary guide: median pay, typical pay range, and jobs in the field where published
  • Target salary math so you keep the same standard of living after a move
  • Approximate single-filer state income tax take-home on compare pages (see rate sources on the page)

Does not include

  • Local city taxes, credits, filing-status variants, or tax advice
  • Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
  • Job openings. “Local jobs in field” is how many people work in the role, not hiring demand

Technical source names (RPP, OEWS) and formulas live on the methodology page.

Local pay figures and cost of living indexes come from official government surveys. See methodology and disclaimer.