Maintenance Technician
Code: 49-9043.00
Also known as: Lubricator, Machine Repairer, Maintainer, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker, Oiler, Overhauler
Description: Maintenance Technicians repair, inspect, replace and maintain electrical and mechanical systems in commercial and residential buildings and other structures. Job tasks may include carpentry, ventilation, heating and HVAC work. No formal post-secondary education is required for this position. However, many Maintenance Technicians may attend a technical trade school or take on a yearlong apprenticeship.
Typical wages
| 10% | $32,170 |
| 25% | $39,560 |
| Median | $50,100 |
| 75% | $62,310 |
| 90% | $75,800 |
| 10% | $15.47 |
| 25% | $19.02 |
| Median | $24.08 |
| 75% | $29.96 |
| 90% | $36.44 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
73,200 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
77,700 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 6,400 |