"How long does it take to become a maintenance technician in Delaware?"

"Most paths into the maintenance technician field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for maintenance technicians in Delaware?"

"In Delaware, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Delaware Office of Apprenticeship and Training, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Maintenance Technician in Delaware

Q: "How much do maintenance technicians earn in Delaware?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), maintenance technicians in Delaware earned a median annual wage of approximately $50,150. Employment concentration in Delaware is roughly 0.69 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for maintenance technicians in Delaware?"

"Delaware currently employs approximately 3,310 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 3.8% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Delaware maintenance and repair workers, general earn a median annual wage of $50,150 ($24.11/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 3,310 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 1.1% above the national median of $49,590 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $50,150 ($24.11/hr)
25th percentile: $43,400 per year
75th percentile: $62,160 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $78,380 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $36,510 per year
Workers employed in Delaware: 3,310
Versus national median: 1.1% above the U.S. median of $49,590
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.69 - this occupation is less concentrated in Delaware than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

Delaware employs approximately 3,310 maintenance technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $50,150 ¹. Nationally, maintenance technician employment is projected to grow 3.8% from 2024 to 2034, with about 159,800 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a maintenance technician in Delaware, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Maintenance Technician in Delaware

How do I become a maintenance technician in Delaware? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for maintenance technicians in Delaware.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do maintenance technicians earn in Delaware? The median annual wage for maintenance technicians in Delaware is $50,150 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $36,510 and experienced professionals can earn $78,380 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Delaware): $50,150 per year ¹

Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Information in Delaware

Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and typically last 3 to 5 years. Delaware’s apprenticeship program is administered by the Delaware Office of Apprenticeship and Training ³.

Contact Information:

Office: Apprenticeship and Training Section: Division of Industrial Affairs, Delaware Department of Labor
Address: 4425 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
Phone: (302) 761-8328
Email: [email protected]

Maintenance Technician Wages by Metro Area in Delaware

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Wages by Metro Area in Delaware

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), maintenance and repair workers, general wages in Delaware vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington	22,470	$50,200	$54,640	$36,530	$77,290
Dover	410	$45,920	$49,820	$33,330	$73,260

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Maintenance technicians in Delaware

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest maintenance technician employment within Delaware according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Dover	410	$45,920

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for maintenance technicians in Delaware? Delaware currently employs approximately 3,310 maintenance technicians ¹. Nationally, maintenance technician employment is projected to grow 3.8% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Delaware? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Delaware. You can also contact the Delaware Office of Apprenticeship and Training for apprenticeship opportunities.

How much do maintenance technicians earn in Delaware compared to the national average? The median annual wage for maintenance technicians in Delaware is $50,150, which is $1,530 above the national median of $48,620 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Delaware Office of Apprenticeship and Training: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)