Maintenance Technician Salary in Florida (2026)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, maintenance technician wages in Florida vary by metro area, experience, and specialization. Below you will find detailed salary data and wage percentile breakdowns.
Maintenance-Technician Salary in Florida
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Maintenance Technician Wages by Metro Area in Florida
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Wages by Metro Area in Florida
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), maintenance and repair workers, general wages in Florida vary by metro area.
| Metro Area | Employment | Median Annual Wage | Avg. Annual Wage | Entry Level (10th pctile) | Experienced (90th pctile) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | 31,890 | $46,290 | $49,670 | $35,210 | $72,620 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | 16,380 | $46,060 | $47,760 | $34,790 | $62,940 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | 14,380 | $46,020 | $48,460 | $33,280 | $66,360 |
| Jacksonville | 7,710 | $47,380 | $51,100 | $35,030 | $75,630 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | 4,400 | $47,070 | $51,610 | $34,200 | $65,770 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | 3,520 | $46,270 | $48,170 | $35,360 | $62,030 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | 3,090 | $45,850 | $49,560 | $33,540 | $75,700 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | 2,930 | $42,820 | $45,450 | $32,840 | $60,480 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | 2,600 | $45,400 | $48,770 | $35,030 | $72,430 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | 2,430 | $45,190 | $49,410 | $33,900 | $73,640 |
| Naples-Marco Island | 2,400 | $47,470 | $50,880 | $37,380 | $65,710 |
| Tallahassee | 1,980 | $43,280 | $44,920 | $30,980 | $61,900 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | 1,930 | $45,320 | $47,810 | $34,080 | $68,330 |
| Port St. Lucie | 1,890 | $45,620 | $47,080 | $34,000 | $63,010 |
| Gainesville | 1,740 | $46,560 | $48,550 | $33,760 | $69,160 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | 1,580 | $39,540 | $44,550 | $33,580 | $62,180 |
| Ocala | 1,460 | $43,800 | $45,580 | $31,970 | $61,960 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | 740 | $45,110 | $46,260 | $32,770 | $61,510 |
| Punta Gorda | 670 | $44,430 | $45,340 | $34,010 | $60,200 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | 560 | $45,310 | $46,760 | $33,650 | $66,550 |
| Homosassa Springs | 430 | $39,590 | $52,420 | $30,800 | $59,540 |
| Sebring | 360 | $38,050 | $41,870 | $30,910 | $56,340 |
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 .
Understanding Wage Percentiles
Wage percentiles show how maintenance technician salaries are distributed across Florida. The 10th percentile represents entry-level wages, while the 90th percentile reflects what experienced professionals earn. The median (50th percentile) is the midpoint where half of maintenance technicians earn more and half earn less.
These figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and reflect reported wages for Florida. Actual earnings depend on employer, certifications, and years of experience.
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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) |