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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary

in Boulder, CO

The median pay for a maintenance and repair workers, general in Boulder, CO is $57,240/year ($27.52/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $40K at the entry level to $78K for experienced workers.

$57K
Median annual
$27.52/hr
Hourly rate
$40K
Entry level (10th %)
$78K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $57K get you in Boulder?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,793/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,044/mo
Rent as % of take-home53.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$57,240/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,749/mo
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About maintenance and repair workers, generals

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 1,529,700
Boulder, CO employed: 1,090
Category: Repair & Maintenance

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Compared to nearby metros

Median pay for maintenance and repair workers, generals in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.

MetroMedian payCOL-adjusted
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$52K,
Colorado Springs$49K,
Fort Collins-Loveland$53K,
Greeley$54K,

COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO

Bar chart showing Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary percentiles in Boulder, CO: 10th percentile $40,000, 25th percentile $47,110, median $57,240, 75th percentile $67,040, 90th percentile $78,450. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$40K25th$47KMedian$57K75th$67K90th$78K
Bar chart showing Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary percentiles in Boulder, CO: 10th percentile $40,000, 25th percentile $47,110, median $57,240, 75th percentile $67,040, 90th percentile $78,450. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level maintenance and repair workers, generals (10th percentile) start around $40K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $78K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.

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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

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StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$60K+22%4,860
Alaska$60K+22%4,590
Minnesota$59K+19%29,660
Washington$59K+19%32,450
Massachusetts$58K+18%29,830
Hawaii$58K+17%8,030
New York$58K+17%119,650
Connecticut$58K+16%11,700
California$57K+15%143,060
Illinois$57K+14%66,600
Wisconsin$56K+13%30,880
Vermont$56K+12%2,610
New Jersey$55K+11%37,350
Oregon$54K+10%16,160
Ohio$53K+8%64,770
New Hampshire$53K+7%5,780
Nevada$52K+6%16,520
Iowa$52K+5%16,500
Maryland$51K+4%23,730
Colorado$51K+3%22,960
Rhode Island$51K+3%4,500
Nebraska$51K+2%9,850
Utah$50K+2%16,090
Delaware$50K+1%3,310
Indiana$50K+1%34,480
North Dakota$50K+1%3,300
Virginia$49K-0%34,540
Maine$49K-0%5,820
Pennsylvania$49K-1%55,590
Missouri$48K-2%31,180
Idaho$48K-3%8,200
South Dakota$48K-3%3,450
North Carolina$48K-3%43,440
Wyoming$48K-3%3,920
South Carolina$48K-3%28,020
Georgia$48K-4%48,430
Arizona$48K-4%39,000
Michigan$48K-4%39,490
Tennessee$47K-5%35,790
Kansas$47K-5%12,730
Montana$47K-5%5,420
Kentucky$47K-6%22,190
Texas$47K-6%140,580
Florida$46K-7%111,530
New Mexico$46K-8%9,320
Mississippi$44K-11%14,550
Louisiana$44K-11%21,490
Alabama$44K-12%16,660
Arkansas$43K-12%12,410
Oklahoma$43K-14%18,670
West Virginia$39K-22%8,060
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Frequently asked questions

Can a maintenance and repair workers, general afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?

It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $57K, rent takes 53.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.

What’s the entry-level salary for maintenance and repair workers, generals in Boulder?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new maintenance and repair workers, generals typically earn — is $40K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,400/month.

Is maintenance and repair workers, general a high-paying job in Boulder?

Local pay is 15% above the national median — $57K here vs. $50K nationally.

How does Boulder compare to the national average for maintenance and repair workers, generals?

Boulder pays $57K median vs. the U.S. average of $50K — that’s +15%.

How much do maintenance and repair workers, generals make in Boulder, CO?

The median is $57,240 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $40,000, and experienced maintenance and repair workers, generals can clear $78,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $57K enough to live in Boulder?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,793/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 53.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a maintenance and repair workers, general salary go in Boulder?

Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median maintenance and repair workers, general salary is worth about $57,240 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do maintenance and repair workers, generals get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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