Maintenance Technician Salary in Durham, NC

Median: $23.62/hour ($49,130/year) — $460 (1%) below the national median. Range: $45,670–$60,960.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Maintenance Technician salary guide

The median Maintenance Technician salary in Durham, NC is $23.62/hour ($49,130/year) ($460 (1%) below the national median), with a typical range of $45,670–$60,960. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$23.62/hour ($49,130/year)BLS
Range$45,670–$60,960BLS
### Key facts for Maintenance Technician in Durham Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Maintenance Technician Salary in Durham vs. National Average

25th Pct (Durham) $45,670
Median (Durham) $49,130
75th Pct (Durham) $60,960

National median: $49,590/yr. Durham is $460 (1%) below the national median.

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

Maintenance Technician pay in Durham, NC — common questions

How much does a Maintenance Technician make in Durham, NC?
The median Maintenance Technician salary in Durham, NC is $23.62/hour ($49,130/year) ($460 (1%) below the national median), with a typical range of $45,670–$60,960 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is Durham a strong pay market for Maintenance Technicians?
At a $49,130 median, Durham is $460 (1%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $49,590. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Maintenance Technician in Durham?
Target employers paying toward the $60,960 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Maintenance Technician openings in Durham and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Maintenance Technician salary in nearby markets

Charlotte, NC ($51,000) · Raleigh, NC ($49,870) · Greensboro, NC ($47,320) · Winston-Salem, NC ($47,090) · Madison, WI ($57,330) · Lubbock, TX ($41,750) · Norfolk, VA ($47,820) · Laredo, TX ($36,700)

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