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Maintenance manager demographics and statistics in the US

Maintenance manager demographics research summary. Zippia estimates maintenance manager demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our maintenance manager estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about maintenance managers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 331,307 maintenance managers currently employed in the United States.
  • 6.0% of all maintenance managers are women, while 94.0% are men.
  • The average maintenance manager age is 48 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of maintenance managers is White (67.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.9%), Black or African American (8.3%) and Unknown (4.5%).
  • In 2022, women earned 93% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all maintenance managers are LGBT.
  • Maintenance managers are 51% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Maintenance manager demographics by:

Maintenance manager gender statistics

6.0% of maintenance managers are women and 94.0% of maintenance managers are men.
  • Male, 94.0%
  • Female, 6.0%

Maintenance manager gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male94.0%
Female6.0%

Maintenance manager gender pay gap

Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$74,893
female-income
Female income
$69,951

Maintenance manager gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in maintenance manager positions over time. Currently, 6.0% of maintenance managers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Maintenance manager gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201093.82%6.18%
201194.11%5.89%
201293.94%6.06%
201394.04%5.96%
201494.31%5.69%
201594.80%5.20%
201694.47%5.53%
201793.69%6.31%
201893.97%6.03%
201995.15%4.85%
202093.52%6.48%
202194.05%5.95%

Maintenance manager related jobs gender ratio

Job titleMaleFemale
Maintenance Manager94%6%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Maintenance manager demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among maintenance managers is White, which makes up 67.9% of all maintenance managers. Comparatively, 15.9% of maintenance managers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of maintenance managers are Black or African American.
  • White, 67.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
  • Black or African American, 8.3%
  • Unknown, 4.5%
  • Asian, 2.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%

Maintenance manager race

Maintenance manager racePercentages
White67.9%
Hispanic or Latino15.9%
Black or African American8.3%
Unknown4.5%
Asian2.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.3%

Maintenance manager race and ethnicity over time

See how maintenance manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Maintenance manager race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201074.54%9.27%2.33%11.75%
201173.79%8.66%2.07%12.60%
201273.27%8.62%1.84%13.80%
201372.28%8.74%2.27%13.76%
201472.44%9.34%2.52%12.94%
201572.96%8.91%1.88%13.79%
201673.30%7.88%2.42%13.98%
201772.76%8.13%2.16%14.07%
201870.41%8.34%2.32%16.28%
201972.71%9.05%2.14%13.68%
202071.29%7.92%2.04%14.29%
202167.87%8.35%2.12%15.92%

Maintenance manager wage gap by race

According to our data, asian maintenance managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american maintenance managers have the lowest average salary at $70,435.
$83,000
$80,000
$77,000
$74,000
$71,000
$68,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$78,203
White$74,145
Black or African American$70,435
Asian$81,671
Hispanic or Latino$70,638

Average maintenance manager age

See how the average age of maintenance managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Maintenance manager age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Black or African American4951
Unknown43
Asian48
Hispanic or Latino48
White5151.5
American Indian and Alaska Native53.5

Maintenance manager age breakdown

The average age of maintenance managers is 40+ years years old, representing 78% of the maintenance manager population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Maintenance manager age breakdown

Maintenance Manager YearsPercentages
40+ years78%
30-40 years19%
20-30 years3%

Maintenance manager educational attainment

The most common degree for maintenance managers is bachelor's degree, with 41% of maintenance managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 16%.
  • Bachelor's, 41%
  • Associate, 26%
  • High School Diploma, 16%
  • Master's, 6%
  • Other Degrees, 11%

Maintenance managers by degree level

Maintenance manager degreePercentages
Bachelor's41%
Associate26%
High School Diploma16%
Master's6%
Other Degrees11%

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Maintenance manager wage gap by degree level

According to the data, maintenance managers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $84,337 annually. With a Associate degree, maintenance managers earn a median annual income of $73,525 compared to $71,260 for maintenance managers with an High School Diploma degree.
$87,000
$84,000
$81,000
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
High School Diploma or Less$71,260
Bachelor's Degree$84,337
Some College/ Associate Degree$73,525

Maintenance manager employment statistics

Most maintenance managers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.

Company size where maintenance managers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where maintenance managers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Maintenance manager jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees3%
50 - 100 employees6%
100 - 500 employees11%
500 - 1,000 employees6%
1,000 - 10,000 employees31%
> 10,000 employees44%

Maintenance manager jobs by company type

Employees with the maintenance manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most maintenance managers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Maintenance manager jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public44%
Private51%
Government4%

Maintenance manager jobs by industry

The most common industries for maintenance managers are manufacturing, transportation and retail.

Fortune 500

Manufacturing

Transportation

Retail

Hospitality

Maintenance manager turnover and employment statistics

Maintenance manager unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for maintenance managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Maintenance manager unemployment rate by year

YearMaintenance manager unemployment rate
20105.85%
20115.73%
20124.63%
20133.86%
20142.71%
20152.04%
20162.81%
20171.83%
20181.59%
20191.44%
20202.49%
20212.55%

Average maintenance manager tenure

The average maintenance manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 25,989 maintenance managers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Maintenance manager tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year12%
1-2 years34%
3-4 years18%
5-7 years17%
8-10 years6%
11+ years13%

Maintenance manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of maintenance managers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Machines Technician2.02%106,175
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
General Maintenance Mechanic3.55%167,937
Structures Mechanic3.67%38,406
Maintenance Manager4.05%-
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Similar maintenance manager jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Machines Technician2.02%106,175
Tire Technician2.91%110,586
General Maintenance Mechanic3.55%167,937
Structures Mechanic3.67%38,406
Slot Technician6.29%60,589
Locksmith9.57%60,250

Foreign languages spoken by maintenance managers

The most common foreign language among maintenance managers is Spanish at 68.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 4.7% and French is the third-most popular at 4.0%.
  • Spanish, 68.4%
  • Carrier, 4.7%
  • French, 4.0%
  • German, 3.2%
  • Arabic, 3.0%
  • Other, 16.7%

Maintenance manager languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish68.4%
Carrier4.7%
French4.0%
German3.2%
Arabic3.0%
Other16.7%

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Maintenance manager location demographics

The amount you can make as a maintenance manager can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of maintenance managers is $91,372. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do maintenance managers earn the most?

Maintenance managers earn the most in New Jersey, where the average maintenance manager salary is $94,242. The map here shows where maintenance managers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Maintenance Managers?

By looking through more than 25,989 resumes, we found that the most popular places for maintenance managers are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Maintenance Managers

Maintenance manager jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California3,466$92,071
2Texas2,605$71,899
3Florida2,344$57,810
4Ohio1,514$77,476
5Pennsylvania1,493$74,492
6North Carolina1,473$71,296
7Illinois1,404$80,491
8Georgia1,380$72,592
9New York1,291$83,392
10Indiana1,190$75,136
11Virginia1,184$72,400
12Michigan897$80,877
13Tennessee889$67,476
14Washington855$87,873
15Minnesota845$73,735
16Arizona825$68,120
17Wisconsin823$74,590
18New Jersey807$94,242
19Massachusetts778$80,674
20Maryland775$77,996
21Missouri662$76,864
22Kentucky622$72,153
23Oregon453$74,540
24Alabama418$72,422
25Utah404$68,509
26Kansas367$73,745
27Connecticut341$72,949
28Mississippi339$71,937
29Louisiana329$80,305
30Nevada316$79,723
31Oklahoma308$62,111
32Nebraska297$66,312
33Arkansas257$69,257
34New Hampshire207$83,028
35Colorado201$67,806
36New Mexico197$73,144
37South Carolina162$69,234
38Idaho152$78,666
39Iowa148$63,779
40Maine146$74,127
41West Virginia132$81,154
42Montana129$63,773
43Delaware123$78,170
44District of Columbia119$76,991
45Hawaii103$86,374
46Alaska101$92,134
47Rhode Island96$78,850
48North Dakota90$74,385
49South Dakota71$60,510
50Vermont70$66,480
51Wyoming52$80,444

Where are maintenance managers in high demand?

Maintenance managers are in high demand in Atlanta, GA. There are currently 31 job openings for maintenance managers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country maintenance managers are in the most demand.
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