Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Maintenance Technician jobs in Durham, NC

2,830 maintenance technicians employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $23.62/hour ($49,130/year) median · roughly in line with the national median.

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The median maintenance technician salary in Durham, NC is $23.62/hour ($49,130/year), with a typical range of $45,670 to $60,960 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$23.62/hour ($49,130/year)	BLS

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Maintenance Technician pay in Durham, NC

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Durham metro. Half of Maintenance Technicians earn inside that band.

25th$45,670 Median$49,130 75th$60,960 vs USroughly in line with the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area (SOC 49-9071, Maintenance Technician). Full Maintenance Technician salary guide →

What is a Maintenance Technician salary in Durham?

The median maintenance technician salary in Durham, NC is $23.62/hour ($49,130/year), with a typical range of $45,670 to $60,960 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,830 maintenance technicians employed in the Durham metro area.

Maintenance Technician pay bands in Durham by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Maintenance Technician

Typical staff band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $41,023–$61,117
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Maintenance Technician

Typical senior band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $46,182–$55,811
Common on: Workday

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Mid Level Maintenance Technician

Typical mid level band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $43,234–$62,002
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Lead Maintenance Technician

Typical lead band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $44,708–$60,233
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Senior Maintenance Technician

Typical senior band in Durham

Example (illustrative)

Location: Durham, NC
Typical pay range: $41,023–$61,117
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Maintenance Technician Career Ladder — Durham Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Durham’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Maintenance Technician0–2 yrs$35,373
Mid Maintenance Technician2–5 yrs$46,673
Senior Maintenance Technician5–8 yrs$58,956
Staff Maintenance Technician8–12 yrs$71,238
Lead Maintenance Technician12+ yrs$83,521

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 49-9071, Maintenance Technician).

Employers in the Maintenance Technician hiring market in Durham

Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions
Talent Bridge

Representative large employers for this occupation industry. Jobeezy auto-applies when any qualifying opening posts at these or other employers on Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, or iCIMS.

How employers in Durham post Maintenance Technician jobs

Employers in the Durham metro typically post Maintenance Technician roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Maintenance Technician in Durham, NC — Common Questions

How much does a Maintenance Technician earn in Durham, NC?: Median $23.62/hour ($49,130/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $45,670–$60,960. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Maintenance Technician jobs are there in Durham?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,830 Maintenance Technician roles employed in the Durham metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Durham employers use for Maintenance Technician?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Maintenance Technician jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Maintenance Technician openings in Durham and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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