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Building maintenance supervisor salary

Average building maintenance supervisor salary

$46,890

$22.54 hourly rate

Entry-level building maintenance supervisor salary
$35,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Building Maintenance Supervisor Salary

The average salary for a Building Maintenance Supervisor stands at $46,890 annually. This figure can differ based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the type of facility managed. For instance, supervisors in urban areas often earn more due to higher living costs.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions typically start at around $35,000 per year, while experienced supervisors can earn upwards of $60,000, showcasing the potential for growth within this field.

Top-Paying States

The highest salaries for building maintenance supervisors can be found in states like California, New York, and Massachusetts. These states offer competitive wages due to their demand for skilled maintenance professionals.

Opportunities and Growth

As facilities continue to expand, the need for qualified supervisors is on the rise. This role not only offers a stable career path but also presents opportunities for advancement into management positions. Consider exploring job listings in your area to find the right opportunity that matches your skills and aspirations.

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Building maintenance supervisor salaries by experience level

Building maintenance supervisor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Ziprecruiter, the average salary for a building maintenance supervisor typically falls between $46,890 and $76,311.
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$46,890yearly
glassdoor[1]
$76,311yearly
ZipRecruiter[2]
$56,849yearly

Average building maintenance supervisor salary by state

The highest-paying states for building maintenance supervisors are Alaska, New Jersey, and California. The lowest average building maintenance supervisor salary states are Vermont, Arkansas, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for building maintenance supervisors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Alaska$65,206$31.35
2Minnesota$56,124$26.98
3Utah$54,533$26.22
4California$61,554$29.59
5New Jersey$62,478$30.04
6Arizona$51,615$24.81
7Mississippi$49,470$23.78
8Nevada$49,972$24.02
9New Hampshire$51,923$24.96
10Louisiana$54,335$26.12
11Wyoming$54,176$26.05
12Washington$54,204$26.06
13New York$57,176$27.49
14District of Columbia$64,112$30.82
15North Dakota$51,282$24.65
16Pennsylvania$48,004$23.08
17Wisconsin$46,904$22.55
18Colorado$50,411$24.24
19Alabama$49,778$23.93
20Georgia$47,639$22.90
21Florida$47,981$23.07
22Michigan$47,335$22.76
23North Carolina$45,836$22.04
24Delaware$50,389$24.23
25Idaho$49,481$23.79
26New Mexico$48,211$23.18
27Hawaii$49,942$24.01
28Rhode Island$49,452$23.77
29Kansas$45,370$21.81
30Oregon$48,187$23.17
31Texas$44,830$21.55
32Illinois$47,685$22.93
33Ohio$43,529$20.93
34Nebraska$44,361$21.33
35Tennessee$42,977$20.66
36West Virginia$45,437$21.84
37Iowa$43,894$21.10
38Connecticut$46,218$22.22
39Maryland$46,291$22.26
40Massachusetts$46,635$22.42
41Missouri$43,841$21.08
42Indiana$37,773$18.16
43Montana$43,886$21.10
44Maine$44,011$21.16
45South Carolina$37,162$17.87
46Kentucky$36,621$17.61
47Virginia$42,254$20.31
48Oklahoma$42,844$20.60
49Arkansas$40,590$19.51
50Vermont$42,139$20.26
51South Dakota$40,555$19.50
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Highest paying cities for building maintenance supervisors

The highest-paying cities for building maintenance supervisors are Santa Cruz, CA, New York, NY, and Minneapolis, MN.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Santa Cruz, CA$62,938$30.26
2New York, NY$57,312$27.55
3Minneapolis, MN$56,148$26.99
4Houma, LA$54,734$26.31
5Bremerton, WA$54,544$26.22
6Manchester, NH$52,012$25.01
7Denver, CO$50,395$24.23
8Birmingham, AL$49,641$23.87
9East Providence, RI$49,391$23.75
10Aventura, FL$48,774$23.45
11Philadelphia, PA$48,366$23.25
12Albuquerque, NM$48,249$23.20
13Douglasville, GA$47,500$22.84
14Quincy, MA$46,613$22.41
15Decatur, IL$46,433$22.32
16New Haven, CT$46,375$22.30
17San Antonio, TX$45,256$21.76
18Columbus, OH$43,081$20.71
19Tulsa, OK$42,713$20.54
20Charlottesville, VA$41,706$20.05

Building maintenance supervisor salary details

A building maintenance supervisor's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average building maintenance supervisor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a building maintenance supervisor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$62,000$5,167$30
75th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
Average$46,890$3,908$23
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17

Highest paying building maintenance supervisor jobs

The highest paying types of building maintenance supervisors are electrical supervisor, technical supervisor, and maintenance superintendent.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Lead Mechanic$54,471$4,539$26.1986,668
Maintenance Lead Technician$50,662$4,222$24.36143,296
Supervisor$53,902$4,492$25.91224,920
Electrical Supervisor$90,972$7,581$43.7433,839
Technical Supervisor$89,670$7,472$43.1183,226
Maintenance Technician$43,293$3,608$20.81178,450

Top companies hiring building maintenance supervisors now:

  1. Oakland University jobs (3)
  2. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center jobs (3)
  3. Minnesota State Fair jobs (5)
  4. Jefferson jobs (2)
  5. City of Houston jobs (3)

Which companies pay building maintenance supervisors the most?

Building maintenance supervisor salaries at Oakland University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average building maintenance supervisor salary at companies like Sidwell Friends School and PNM Resources are highly competitive.

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Building Maintenance Supervisor salary by industry

The average building maintenance supervisor salary varies across industries:

  • The average building maintenance supervisor salary in the real estate industry is $51,992, the highest of any industry.
  • The average building maintenance supervisor salary in the finance industry is $51,623.
  • Building maintenance supervisors in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $44,808, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for building maintenance supervisors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Real Estate$51,992$25.00
2Education$51,623$24.82
3Manufacturing$48,827$23.47
4Government$48,116$23.13
5Hospitality$44,808$21.54

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Building maintenance supervisor salary trends

The average building maintenance supervisor salary has risen by $6,936 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average building maintenance supervisor earned $39,954 annually, but today, they earn $46,890 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for building maintenance supervisors over the last decade.

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Average building maintenance supervisor salary over time

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Building maintenance supervisor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$46,900$22.54+4.0%
2024$45,000$21.65+2.0%
2023$44,200$21.23+2.1%
2022$43,200$20.79+1.9%
2021$42,400$20.39+0.8%

Recently added building maintenance supervisor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Firstservice CorporationBuilding Maintenance SupervisorSaint Petersburg, FL06/27/2025$62,610
Precision Ferrites and CeramicsBuilding Maintenance (Janitor)Huntington Beach, CA06/27/2025$35,479
Rock Valley CollegeMaintenance II/BuildingsKane, IL06/26/2025$36,982
American Furniture WarehouseBuilding MaintenanceEnglewood, CO06/20/2025$37,566
DHL (Deutsche PostBuilding MaintenanceJacksonville, FL06/19/2025$42,784
Big Lake Public Schools #727Building Maintenance SupervisorNore, MN06/18/2025$64,697
Jefferson County (AlBuilding Maintenance Supervisor-City of IrondaleIrondale, AL06/15/2025$49,650
TroonBuilding Maintenance SupervisorBrewster, WA05/28/2025$50,088
Bally's Atlantic City Casino ResortSupervisor-Building MaintenanceDover, DE05/22/2025$50,000
Accessible Space, Inc.Apartment Building MaintenanceReno, NV05/20/2025$39,653

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