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How much do predictive maintenance technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for predictive maintenance technician in the United States is $21.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Predictive Maintenance Technician?

A Predictive Maintenance Technician is a specialized professional who uses advanced tools and technologies to monitor the condition of equipment and machinery. Their main goal is to identify potential issues before they lead to equipment failure, using techniques such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil analysis. By collecting and analyzing data, they help organizations schedule maintenance activities proactively, reducing downtime and repair costs. This role is essential in industries where equipment reliability is critical, such as manufacturing, energy, and transportation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Predictive Maintenance Technician, and why are they important?

A Predictive Maintenance Technician typically needs a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, strong diagnostic abilities, and relevant technical certifications such as vibration analysis or thermography. Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools like CMMS software, condition monitoring devices, and data analysis platforms is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These capabilities are crucial for accurately identifying equipment issues, minimizing downtime, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective maintenance operations.

What are some typical challenges faced by a Predictive Maintenance Technician, and how can they be addressed?

Predictive Maintenance Technicians often encounter challenges such as accurately interpreting sensor data, staying updated with evolving diagnostic technologies, and ensuring minimal disruption to operations during maintenance checks. To address these, technicians need strong analytical skills, ongoing training in the latest monitoring tools, and clear communication with operations teams to coordinate maintenance schedules. Proactively seeking professional development opportunities and collaborating closely with engineering and production staff helps ensure effective problem-solving and equipment reliability.

What is the difference between Predictive Maintenance Technician vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectPredictive Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance Technician
CertificationsOften requires certifications in predictive tools, vibration analysis, or thermographyTypically requires general maintenance or technical certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial settings, manufacturing plants, facilities with advanced monitoring systemsVaried environments including factories, commercial buildings, and equipment repair shops
Job FocusUses data and sensors to predict equipment failures before they occurPerforms routine repairs and preventive maintenance
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, energy, and heavy industry sectorsWidespread across various industries including facilities management and manufacturing

The Predictive Maintenance Technician specializes in analyzing data to forecast equipment issues, while the Maintenance Technician performs routine repairs and preventive tasks. Both roles are essential for operational efficiency but differ in their focus and tools used.

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Infographic showing various Predictive Maintenance Technician job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 93% Full Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,905 per year, or $21.1 per hour.
Predictive Maintenance Technician

Predictive Maintenance Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies

Louisville, KY • On-site

$17.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Applied Industrial Technologies rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

208th of 338 rated retail wholesalers


Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Minimum Requirements: The candidate will have at least two years of industrial or service experience, ideally in a maintenance-related field, with an emphasis on safety. The candidate must also be able to communicate effectively and professionally via email and technical reports using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax. High school diploma or equivalent is also required. We are willing to train a motivated candidate with the right attitude and aptitude. A personable demeanor is required.
Desired Attributes: An understanding of motors, pumps, fans, and bearings is desirable (general mechanical aptitude). At least 2-4 years of vibration testing and analysis is desired with ISO certification and Emerson/CSI test equipment (2130/2140) experience a plus.
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Duties:
  • Primary: Collect & analyze vibration data on a variety of industrial equipment (motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes, etc.)
    • Understand spectral and time-waveform components for identifying faults
    • Perform bump tests to determine natural frequencies
    • Perform cross-phase analysis to determine comparative motion and differentiate similar faults
  • Perform infrared thermography surveys on low and medium voltage electrical systems. OJT is available.
  • Collect oil samples on a variety of industrial equipment (hydraulic systems, bearing housings, gearboxes, etc.)
  • Collect deenergized electrical test data on low and medium voltage motor starter circuits (resistance to ground, resistance phase to phase, inductance phase to phase, capacitance to ground). OJT is available.
  • Perform analysis and technical reporting on the above, meeting time requirements imposed both internally and by the customer
  • Schedule service calls with customers and maintain a calendar
  • Safeguard and maintain all company equipment

Physical Requirements:
  • Be able to climb permanent ladders (up to 40 vertical feet), crawl, stretch, kneel, stand and walk for extended periods, at least 8 hours
  • Be able to walk up/down stairs equivalent to 50-100 vertical feet.
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Work wearing a dust mask or respirator
  • Work for 1-2 hours while wearing acid PPE, including raincoats or plastic suits with face shields.
  • Be able to travel by airplane and/or drive to customer job sites (some drives between 4-8 hours depending on candidate & customer proximity)
  • Be able to spend multiple nights out of town (overnight travel typically 35-45% after initial training period of 6 months, up to 75% during training period)
  • Be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions (>90F, <25F, dusty, noisy)

Administrative Requirements:
  • Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
  • Good to excellent writing skills, grammar.
  • Planning and scheduling time, including meeting deadlines
  • Submitting expense reports and timesheets

Benefits: Typical and competitive. Also includes company laptop, mobile phone, credit card, and service vehicle
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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