What are the main factors that influence an Area Maintenance Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Area Maintenance Specialist?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Maintenance Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Maintenance Specialist's salary?

An Area Maintenance Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $39,666 for beginners, reaching about $64,254 at mid-level, and approach $91,311 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Maintenance Specialist?

Area Maintenance Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Maintenance Specialist roles are District of Columbia $50,050, California $49,860, Massachusetts $49,195. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Maintenance Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Area Maintenance Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Area Maintenance Manager: $107,226; Area Maintenance Supervisor: $86,692; Area Business Specialist: $79,349; Area Clinical Specialist: $71,864; Senior Hydraulic Maintenance Specialist: $65,250.

Area Maintenance Specialist Salary in Colorado

How much does an Area Maintenance Specialist make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Maintenance Specialist in Colorado is $46,121 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, an Area Maintenance Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,251
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,393 to $52,471
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,088

10% $37,088

50% (Median) $46,121

90% $58,251

Area Maintenance Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,471	$4,373	$1,009	$25
Average	$46,121	$3,843	$887	$22
25th Percentile	$41,393	$3,449	$796	$20

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Key Factors That Influence Area Maintenance Specialist Salaries

An Area Maintenance Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Area Maintenance Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Maintenance Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,666
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,799
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $64,254
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,530
Expert (over 8 years): $91,311

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Groundskeeper	less than 1 year	$39,666
Area Maintenance Specialist	1-2 years	$44,799
Building and Grounds Supervisor I	2-4 years	$64,254
Building and Grounds Supervisor II	5-8 years	$82,530
Building and Grounds Supervisor III	over 8 years	$91,311

How Do Area Maintenance Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Area Maintenance Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $50,050.
California: $49,860.
Massachusetts: $49,195.

District of Columbia $50,050 California $49,860 Massachusetts $49,195 Washington $49,014 New Jersey $48,996 Alaska $48,933 Connecticut $48,309 New York $48,056

Hawaii $47,247 Rhode Island $46,867 Maryland $46,610 Minnesota $46,257 Colorado $46,121 Illinois $46,076 Oregon $45,904 Delaware $45,778

New Hampshire $45,698 Virginia $45,520 Pennsylvania $45,000 Nevada $44,738 North Dakota $44,652 Michigan $44,517 Wisconsin $44,467 Vermont $44,368

Texas $44,092 Maine $44,074 Arizona $44,047 Ohio $44,015 Georgia $43,599 Indiana $43,391 Wyoming $43,350 Utah $43,287

Iowa $43,260 Kansas $43,043 Louisiana $42,980 North Carolina $42,957 Missouri $42,948 Florida $42,772 Montana $42,677 Nebraska $42,586

Kentucky $42,537 South Carolina $42,356 Tennessee $42,243 Idaho $42,198 New Mexico $41,868 Oklahoma $41,795 Alabama $41,529 South Dakota $41,081

Arkansas $40,837 West Virginia $40,706 Mississippi $40,313

Top Paying Cities for Area Maintenance Specialist

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Glen Haven: $45,218
Hygiene: $46,790
Johnstown: $45,319

Glen Haven, CO $45,218

Hygiene, CO $46,790

Johnstown, CO $45,319

Laporte, CO $44,817

Livermore, CO $44,671

Loveland, CO $45,178

Lyons, CO $46,708

Masonville, CO $44,845

Mead, CO $45,834

Milliken, CO $45,256

Niwot, CO $47,157

Red Feather Lakes, CO $44,794

Severance, CO $44,881

Timnath, CO $44,823

Wellington, CO $44,572

Windsor, CO $44,888

Brighton, CO $46,000

Ault, CO $44,802

Briggsdale, CO $44,815

Carr, CO $44,044

Eastlake, CO $46,120

Eaton, CO $44,944

Evans, CO $45,173

Fort Lupton, CO $45,869

Galeton, CO $44,948

Gilcrest, CO $45,419

Gill, CO $45,022

Greeley, CO $45,061

Henderson, CO $46,072

Hudson, CO $45,718

Keenesburg, CO $45,498

Kersey, CO $45,028

La Salle, CO $45,341

Lucerne, CO $45,013

Nunn, CO $44,660

Orchard, CO $44,809

Pierce, CO $44,831

Ohio City, CO $45,292

Parlin, CO $45,079

Penrose, CO $44,685

Pitkin, CO $45,236

Poncha Springs, CO $44,929

Powderhorn, CO $44,985

Rockvale, CO $44,482

Sargents, CO $44,853

Twin Lakes, CO $46,335

Westcliffe, CO $44,507

Wetmore, CO $44,221

Durango, CO $45,111

Cahone, CO $45,000

Cortez, CO $44,966

Dolores, CO $45,073

Dove Creek, CO $44,955

Egnar, CO $44,980

Hesperus, CO $44,717

Lewis, CO $45,079

Mancos, CO $44,965

Marvel, CO $44,716

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $44,732

Pleasant View, CO $44,871

Rico, CO $45,084

Towaoc, CO $44,778

Yellow Jacket, CO $45,026

Montrose, CO $45,253

Austin, CO $45,311

Bedrock, CO $44,969

Cedaredge, CO $45,357

Cory, CO $45,301

Crawford, CO $45,172

Delta, CO $45,252

Eckert, CO $45,323

Hotchkiss, CO $45,295

Lazear, CO $45,261

Naturita, CO $45,060

Norwood, CO $45,078

Nucla, CO $45,129

Olathe, CO $45,202

Ophir, CO $45,127

Ouray, CO $45,119

Paonia, CO $45,503

Paradox, CO $44,994

Placerville, CO $45,085

Redvale, CO $45,099

Ridgway, CO $45,113

Silverton, CO $45,037

Somerset, CO $45,640

Telluride, CO $45,135

Grand Junction, CO $45,531

Platteville, CO $45,520

Roggen, CO $45,051

Weldona, CO $44,703

Wiggins, CO $44,942

Fort Morgan, CO $44,721

Log Lane Village, CO $44,867

Akron, CO $44,397

Amherst, CO $44,255

Atwood, CO $44,552

Brush, CO $44,549

Crook, CO $44,426

Eckley, CO $44,286

Fleming, CO $44,511

Grover, CO $44,476

Haxtun, CO $44,502

Hereford, CO $44,192

Hillrose, CO $44,593

Holyoke, CO $44,367

Idalia, CO $44,145

Iliff, CO $44,542

Julesburg, CO $44,363

Lindon, CO $44,207

Merino, CO $44,591

New Raymer, CO $44,581

Otis, CO $44,437

Ovid, CO $44,378

Padroni, CO $44,429

Paoli, CO $44,502

Peetz, CO $44,417

Sedgwick, CO $44,395

Snyder, CO $44,558

Sterling, CO $44,629

Stoneham, CO $44,584

Vernon, CO $44,187

Woodrow, CO $44,299

Wray, CO $44,275

Yuma, CO $44,423

Anton, CO $44,218

Arapahoe, CO $43,869

Arriba, CO $44,029

Bethune, CO $44,094

Burlington, CO $44,052

Calhan, CO $44,750

Cascade, CO $45,117

Cheyenne Wells, CO $43,933

Cope, CO $44,197

Cripple Creek, CO $45,032

Divide, CO $45,056

Flagler, CO $44,074

Florissant, CO $45,020

Fountain, CO $44,745

Genoa, CO $44,058

Green Mountain Falls, CO $45,106

Guffey, CO $44,971

Hugo, CO $43,788

Joes, CO $44,241

Karval, CO $43,534

Kirk, CO $44,204

Kit Carson, CO $43,878

Limon, CO $44,324

Lake George, CO $45,088

Manitou Springs, CO $45,117

Matheson, CO $44,292

Peyton, CO $44,961

Ramah, CO $44,005

Rush, CO $44,110

Seibert, CO $44,055

Simla, CO $44,493

Stratton, CO $44,099

U S A F Academy, CO $45,115

Victor, CO $45,012

Vona, CO $44,081

Wild Horse, CO $43,794

Woodland Park, CO $45,080

Yoder, CO $44,280

Colorado Springs, CO $45,118

Clifton, CO $45,503

Fruita, CO $45,390

Gateway, CO $45,070

Glade Park, CO $45,226

Loma, CO $45,406

Mack, CO $45,285

Palisade, CO $45,420

Whitewater, CO $45,223

Glenwood Springs, CO $45,970

Dinosaur, CO $45,211

Aspen, CO $46,831

Snowmass Village, CO $46,829

Avon, CO $46,409

Basalt, CO $46,682

Carbondale, CO $46,508

Collbran, CO $45,376

Craig, CO $45,709

De Beque, CO $45,370

Eagle, CO $46,219

Edwards, CO $46,318

Parachute, CO $45,607

Battlement Mesa, CO $45,565

Gypsum, CO $45,989

Hamilton, CO $45,904

Hayden, CO $45,774

Maybell, CO $45,267

Meeker, CO $45,908

Meredith, CO $46,529

Mesa, CO $45,353

Minturn, CO $46,267

Molina, CO $45,326

New Castle, CO $45,811

Rangely, CO $45,395

Red Cliff, CO $46,262

Rifle, CO $45,698

Silt, CO $45,679

Slater, CO $45,491

Snowmass, CO $46,735

Wolcott, CO $46,247

Woody Creek, CO $46,828

Vail, CO $46,466

Pueblo, CO $43,748

Colorado City, CO $44,047

Aguilar, CO $44,240

Arlington, CO $43,461

Avondale, CO $43,865

Beulah, CO $44,050

Boncarbo, CO $44,261

Boone, CO $44,007

Branson, CO $43,899

Campo, CO $43,736

Cheraw, CO $43,821

Crowley, CO $43,914

Eads, CO $43,852

Fort Lyon, CO $43,803

Fowler, CO $43,929

Gardner, CO $44,359

Granada, CO $43,950

Hartman, CO $44,034

Hasty, CO $43,900

Haswell, CO $43,640

Hoehne, CO $44,190

Holly, CO $43,896

Kim, CO $43,854

La Junta, CO $43,882

Lamar, CO $44,016

Las Animas, CO $43,858

La Veta, CO $44,436

Mc Clave, CO $43,906

Manzanola, CO $43,849

Model, CO $43,915

Olney Springs, CO $43,774

Ordway, CO $43,556

Pritchett, CO $43,856

Rocky Ford, CO $43,785

Rye, CO $44,115

Sheridan Lake, CO $43,869

Springfield, CO $43,946

Sugar City, CO $43,439

Swink, CO $43,839

Trinchera, CO $44,000

Trinidad, CO $44,191

Two Buttes, CO $43,944

Vilas, CO $43,937

Walsenburg, CO $44,202

Walsh, CO $43,891

Weston, CO $44,345

Wiley, CO $43,866

Alamosa, CO $44,774

Antonito, CO $44,745

Arboles, CO $44,836

Arvada, CO $46,122

Aurora, CO $46,090

Bayfield, CO $44,962

Broomfield, CO $46,324

Commerce City, CO $46,013

Dupont, CO $46,102

Eldorado Springs, CO $47,199

Lafayette, CO $46,781

Louisville, CO $46,838

Westminster, CO $46,101

Wheat Ridge, CO $46,098

Agate, CO $44,465

Bennett, CO $45,621

Byers, CO $45,076

Castle Rock, CO $45,276

Deer Trail, CO $44,779

Elbert, CO $44,990

Elizabeth, CO $45,369

Englewood, CO $46,090

Franktown, CO $45,246

Kiowa, CO $45,043

Larkspur, CO $45,129

Littleton, CO $46,045

Lone Tree, CO $45,923

Louviers, CO $45,859

Monument, CO $45,085

Palmer Lake, CO $45,089

Parker, CO $45,755

Sedalia, CO $45,299

Strasburg, CO $45,476

Watkins, CO $45,817

Denver, CO $46,085

Thornton, CO $46,121

Boulder, CO $47,427

Golden, CO $46,095

Alma, CO $45,835

Bailey, CO $45,731

Black Hawk, CO $46,555

Bond, CO $46,242

Breckenridge, CO $45,933

Buffalo Creek, CO $45,573

Burns, CO $45,945

Central City, CO $46,294

Clark, CO $45,510

Climax, CO $45,986

Coalmont, CO $45,431

Como, CO $45,276

Conifer, CO $45,850

Cowdrey, CO $45,248

Dillon, CO $45,906

Dumont, CO $46,129

Evergreen, CO $46,015

Empire, CO $45,918

Fairplay, CO $45,318

Fraser, CO $45,970

Frisco, CO $46,189

Georgetown, CO $45,884

Granby, CO $45,848

Grand Lake, CO $45,822

Grant, CO $45,496

Hartsel, CO $45,077

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $45,786

Idaho Springs, CO $46,050

Idledale, CO $46,047

Indian Hills, CO $46,024

Jamestown, CO $47,351

Jefferson, CO $45,401

Kittredge, CO $46,028

Kremmling, CO $45,782

Leadville, CO $45,930

Mc Coy, CO $45,938

Morrison, CO $46,014

Nederland, CO $46,920

Oak Creek, CO $45,856

Parshall, CO $46,053

Phippsburg, CO $45,901

Pine, CO $45,628

Pinecliffe, CO $47,140

Rand, CO $45,434

Rollinsville, CO $46,701

Shawnee, CO $45,617

Silver Plume, CO $45,689

Steamboat Springs, CO $45,771

Tabernash, CO $46,077

Toponas, CO $45,884

Walden, CO $45,367

Ward, CO $46,796

Winter Park, CO $46,136

Yampa, CO $45,946

Silverthorne, CO $46,150

Longmont, CO $46,607

Allenspark, CO $46,396

Estes Park, CO $45,699

Bellvue, CO $45,114

Berthoud, CO $45,667

Dacono, CO $46,200

Drake, CO $45,131

Erie, CO $46,407

Firestone, CO $46,085

Fort Collins, CO $44,792

Frederick, CO $46,087

Blanca, CO $44,615

Capulin, CO $44,844

Center, CO $44,808

Chama, CO $44,462

Chimney Rock, CO $44,855

Chromo, CO $44,554

Conejos, CO $44,718

Creede, CO $44,952

Crestone, CO $44,636

Del Norte, CO $44,855

Fort Garland, CO $44,515

San Luis, CO $44,334

Homelake, CO $44,813

Hooper, CO $44,664

Ignacio, CO $44,768

Jaroso, CO $44,432

La Jara, CO $44,790

Manassa, CO $44,745

Moffat, CO $44,695

Monte Vista, CO $44,839

Mosca, CO $44,608

Pagosa Springs, CO $44,851

Romeo, CO $44,876

Saguache, CO $44,849

Sanford, CO $44,625

San Pablo, CO $44,396

South Fork, CO $44,900

Villa Grove, CO $44,755

Salida, CO $44,931

Almont, CO $46,088

Buena Vista, CO $46,017

Canon City, CO $44,731

Cimarron, CO $45,032

Coal Creek, CO $44,465

Coaldale, CO $44,821

Cotopaxi, CO $44,695

Crested Butte, CO $46,330

Florence, CO $44,395

Monarch, CO $45,025

Granite, CO $45,701

Gunnison, CO $45,067

Hillside, CO $44,679

Howard, CO $44,902

Lake City, CO $45,030

Nathrop, CO $45,066

Area Maintenance Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Maintenance Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Area Maintenance Specialist positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Area Maintenance Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Area Maintenance Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$55,346	$27.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$53,040	$25.0	15%
Financial Services	$53,040	$25.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$50,734	$24.0	10%
Biotechnology	$50,734	$24.0	10%

Area Maintenance Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Maintenance Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$41,393

Average $46,121/year

$52,471

$3,449

Average $3,843/month

$4,373

$796

Average $887/week

$1,009

$20

Average $22/hour

$25

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$52,471	$4,373	$1,009	$25
Average	$46,121	$3,843	$887	$22
25th Percentile	$41,393	$3,449	$796	$20

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