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Building Mechanic salary
Average building mechanic salary
$45,386
How much does a building mechanic make?
The average building mechanic salary in the United States is $45,386. Building mechanic salaries typically range between $33,000 and $62,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for building mechanics is $21.82 per hour.
Building mechanic salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Building mechanics earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Building Mechanic salary estimates from across the web
Average building mechanic salary by state
The highest-paying states for building mechanics are Washington, Alaska, and New York. The lowest average building mechanic salary states are Indiana, Arizona, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for building mechanics
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $56,102 | $26.97 |
| 2 | Vermont | $52,895 | $25.43 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $53,026 | $25.49 |
| 4 | Washington | $56,613 | $27.22 |
| 5 | Nevada | $46,020 | $22.13 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $54,915 | $26.40 |
| 7 | New York | $55,436 | $26.65 |
| 8 | Maine | $50,729 | $24.39 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $48,553 | $23.34 |
| 10 | Delaware | $49,447 | $23.77 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $54,577 | $26.24 |
| 12 | Iowa | $42,706 | $20.53 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $48,670 | $23.40 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $59,218 | $28.47 |
| 15 | California | $55,128 | $26.50 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $51,989 | $24.99 |
| 17 | Ohio | $44,613 | $21.45 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $46,189 | $22.21 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $51,892 | $24.95 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $48,721 | $23.42 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $41,447 | $19.93 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $40,249 | $19.35 |
| 23 | Utah | $41,821 | $20.11 |
| 24 | Kansas | $43,527 | $20.93 |
| 25 | Montana | $40,245 | $19.35 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $40,790 | $19.61 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $41,124 | $19.77 |
| 28 | Michigan | $43,416 | $20.87 |
| 29 | Oregon | $44,942 | $21.61 |
| 30 | Idaho | $41,266 | $19.84 |
| 31 | Colorado | $42,025 | $20.20 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $39,402 | $18.94 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $40,033 | $19.25 |
| 34 | Illinois | $42,983 | $20.66 |
| 35 | Alabama | $37,842 | $18.19 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $44,736 | $21.51 |
| 37 | Maryland | $40,935 | $19.68 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $38,452 | $18.49 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $37,185 | $17.88 |
| 40 | Virginia | $40,903 | $19.66 |
| 41 | Missouri | $39,997 | $19.23 |
| 42 | Texas | $38,772 | $18.64 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $36,403 | $17.50 |
| 44 | Indiana | $36,301 | $17.45 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $33,540 | $16.13 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $33,395 | $16.06 |
| 47 | Georgia | $37,749 | $18.15 |
| 48 | Arizona | $34,565 | $16.62 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $31,002 | $14.90 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $36,347 | $17.47 |
| 51 | Florida | $32,201 | $15.48 |
Highest paying cities for building mechanics
The highest-paying cities for building mechanics are Santa Rosa, CA, Providence, RI, and Rochester, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | $57,826 | $27.80 |
| 2 | Providence, RI | $54,930 | $26.41 |
| 3 | Rochester, NY | $54,657 | $26.28 |
| 4 | New Haven, CT | $52,052 | $25.02 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $51,858 | $24.93 |
| 6 | Brooklyn Park, MN | $48,718 | $23.42 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $45,978 | $22.10 |
| 8 | Downers Grove, IL | $43,127 | $20.73 |
| 9 | Cincinnati, OH | $42,282 | $20.33 |
| 10 | Boulder, CO | $42,077 | $20.23 |
| 11 | College Park, MD | $40,748 | $19.59 |
| 12 | Saint Louis, MO | $40,423 | $19.43 |
| 13 | Franklin, TN | $40,105 | $19.28 |
| 14 | Dallas, TX | $38,663 | $18.59 |
| 15 | Lincoln, NE | $38,171 | $18.35 |
| 16 | Gainesville, FL | $32,750 | $15.75 |
Building Mechanic salary details
A building mechanic's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a building mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| Average | $45,386 | $3,782 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying building mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of building mechanics are building engineer, hvac mechanic, and industrial maintenance mechanic.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handyman | $44,648 | $3,721 | $21.47 | 3,371 |
| Maintenance Coordinator | $44,431 | $3,703 | $21.36 | 109,456 |
| Utility Worker | $30,429 | $2,536 | $14.63 | 31,038 |
| Maintenance Engineer | $47,133 | $3,928 | $22.66 | 97,957 |
| Maintenance Worker | $36,132 | $3,011 | $17.37 | 115,130 |
| Maintenance Technician | $43,293 | $3,608 | $20.81 | 178,450 |
Top companies hiring building mechanics now:
Which companies pay building mechanics the most?
Building mechanic salaries at Parkland Hospital and University of California, Berkeley are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average building mechanic salary at companies like Shoreline Foundation and Minnesota State Fair are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parkland Hospital | $57,105 | $27.45 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | $51,175 | $24.60 |
| 3 | Shoreline Foundation | $50,699 | $24.37 |
| 4 | Minnesota State Fair | $49,961 | $24.02 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Boulder | $49,602 | $23.85 |
| 6 | Ameren | $49,478 | $23.79 |
| 7 | Yoh | $49,056 | $23.58 |
| 8 | Ingles Markets | $48,642 | $23.39 |
| 9 | ATS Ohio Inc | $47,497 | $22.84 |
| 10 | Honeywell | $47,484 | $22.83 |
| 11 | Univ Of Colorado-Colorado Spgs | $47,443 | $22.81 |
| 12 | University of Nebraska System | $47,366 | $22.77 |
| 13 | IMC Inc | $47,359 | $22.77 |
| 14 | Meyer Tool | $47,359 | $22.77 |
| 15 | Midwestern University | $47,175 | $22.68 |
| 16 | Yale New Haven Health | $46,653 | $22.43 |
| 17 | Urban League of Rochester | $46,314 | $22.27 |
| 18 | Michigan Technological University | $45,957 | $22.09 |
| 19 | University of Rochester | $45,435 | $21.84 |
| 20 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | $45,170 | $21.72 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Building Mechanic salary by industry
The average building mechanic salary varies across industries:
- The average building mechanic salary in the energy industry is $52,256, the highest of any industry.
- The average building mechanic salary in the finance industry is $48,341.
- Building mechanics in the government industry earn an average salary of $38,784, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for building mechanics
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy | $52,256 | $25.12 |
| 2 | Transportation | $48,341 | $23.24 |
| 3 | Real Estate | $46,431 | $22.32 |
| 4 | Manufacturing | $45,192 | $21.73 |
| 5 | Education | $42,396 | $20.38 |
| 6 | Government | $38,784 | $18.65 |
High Paying Building Mechanic Jobs
Building Mechanic salary trends
The average building mechanic salary has risen by $6,466 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average building mechanic earned $38,920 annually, but today, they earn $45,386 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for building mechanics over the last decade.
Compare building mechanic salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average building mechanic salary over time
Compare building mechanic salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Building Mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,400 | $21.82 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $43,400 | $20.87 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $42,600 | $20.46 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $41,900 | $20.12 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $41,000 | $19.73 | +0.8% |
Recently added building mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veteransdirectory | Mechanical/Machinery Builder (2178 West Okanogan Avenue, Post Falls, I. | Post Falls, ID | 12/16/2024 | $41,740 |
| See It Right Here | Hvac Pipefitter-Mechanical Construction | Branford, CT | 12/13/2024 | $70,000 |
| Northeastern State University | N96535 Building Mechanic I, Broken Arrow | Broken Arrow, OK | 12/12/2024 | $28,188 |
| Moog | Buildings and Grounds Mechanic | Buffalo, NY | 12/09/2024 | $52,175 |
| PG&E Corporation | Building Mechanic | San Francisco, CA | 12/07/2024 | $96,837 |
| Napa Valley College | Building Mechanic/General (Transfer Opportunity) | Napa, CA | 12/07/2024 | $63,996 |
| Honeywell International, Inc. | Electro Mechanical Builder-4Th Shift | Minneapolis, MN | 12/06/2024 | $62,673 |
| Veteransdirectory | Mechanical/Machinery Builder (2178 West Okanogan Avenue, Post Falls, I. | Ione, CA | 12/02/2024 | $41,740 |
| Nashville General Hospital | Building Operations Mechanic | Nashville, TN | 12/01/2024 | $32,500 |
| Nashville International | Building Mechanic | Nashville, TN | 11/22/2024 | $47,931 |
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