Average Maintenance Electrician Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Maintenance Electrician salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Maintenance Electrician Make in Mexico?

A Maintenance Electrician working in Mexico will typically earn around 130,400 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 72,780 MXN to the highest average salary of 197,600 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
130,400 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
10,866 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
72,780 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
6,065 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
197,600 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
16,466 MXN

These are average salaries for a Maintenance Electrician in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Maintenance Electrician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Maintenance Electrician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Maintenance Electrician Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Maintenance Electrician will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Maintenance Electrician can earn between 72,780 MXN and 197,600 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Maintenance Electrician in Mexico is 119,900 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 119,900 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 119,900 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Maintenance Electrician salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 85,760 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 85,760 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 148,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 148,300 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Maintenance Electrician Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average maintenance electrician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Maintenance Electrician in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 83,400 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Maintenance Electrician salary would increase to 104,620 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Maintenance Electrician, the average salary would be 139,100 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 161,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Maintenance Electrician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 180,500 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Maintenance Electrician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 192,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
83,400 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
104,620 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
139,100 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
161,300 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
180,500 MXN
20+ Years +6%
192,000 MXN

Maintenance Electrician Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Maintenance Electrician in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Maintenance Electrician in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 104,620 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Maintenance Electrician in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 143,200 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Maintenance Electrician in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 183,700 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
104,620 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +37%
143,200 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +29%
183,700 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Maintenance Electrician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male maintenance electrician will earn an average of 137,400 MXN, while a female maintenance electrician will earn around 127,700 MXN.

This means that a male maintenance electrician earns approximately 8% more than a female maintenance electrician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
137,400 MXN
Female -8%
127,700 MXN

Maintenance Electrician Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Maintenance Electrician in Mexico is around 8% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 5%

What this means is that a Maintenance Electrician in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 5% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Maintenance Electrician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Maintenance Electrician is a low bonus based job, with 24% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

76% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 1% to 2%.

Received Bonus
24%
No Bonus
76%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Maintenance Electrician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Maintenance Electrician in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Cable Installer and Locator Electrical and Electronics Trades 117,100 MXN
Cable Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 113,420 MXN
Digital Design Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 384,500 MXN
Electrical Designer Electrical and Electronics Trades 340,000 MXN
Electrical Drafter Electrical and Electronics Trades 183,700 MXN
Electrical Engineering Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 565,100 MXN
Electrical Maintenance Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 520,900 MXN
Electrical Planner Electrical and Electronics Trades 288,100 MXN
Electrical Sales Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 361,600 MXN
Electrical Sales Representative Electrical and Electronics Trades 239,000 MXN
Electrical Service Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 125,100 MXN
Electrical Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 183,700 MXN
Electrical Worker Electrical and Electronics Trades 134,600 MXN
Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 191,600 MXN
Electromechanical Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 205,700 MXN
Electronic Assembler Electrical and Electronics Trades 180,300 MXN
Electronic Drafter Electrical and Electronics Trades 159,100 MXN
Electronic Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 382,600 MXN
Electronic Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 362,200 MXN
Electronics Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 376,800 MXN
Electronics Instructor Electrical and Electronics Trades 353,600 MXN
Electronics Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 195,200 MXN
Field Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 372,600 MXN
Field Service Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 136,200 MXN
Hydroelectric Plant Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 172,200 MXN
Hydroelectric Production Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 510,300 MXN
Instrumentation Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 157,600 MXN
Journeyman Electrician Electrical and Electronics Trades 161,600 MXN
Mechatronics Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 190,500 MXN
Power Equipment Mechanic Electrical and Electronics Trades 138,800 MXN
Power Line Technician Electrical and Electronics Trades 139,100 MXN
Refrigeration and Airconditioning Mechanic Electrical and Electronics Trades 197,600 MXN
Security Service Engineer Electrical and Electronics Trades 401,300 MXN
Technical Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 489,500 MXN
Turbine Fitter Electrical and Electronics Trades 108,800 MXN
Warehouse Attendant Electrical and Electronics Trades 103,140 MXN
Warehouse Manager Electrical and Electronics Trades 472,100 MXN
Watch Repairer Electrical and Electronics Trades 136,200 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 152,100 MXN
Acuna 119,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 157,600 MXN
Boca del Rio 106,760 MXN
Buenavista 117,860 MXN
Campeche 119,900 MXN
Cancun 151,800 MXN
Celaya 136,200 MXN
Chalco 117,380 MXN
Chetumal 108,080 MXN
Chicoloapan 118,200 MXN
Chihuahua 168,100 MXN
Chilpancingo 115,740 MXN
Chimalhuacan 158,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 119,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 151,800 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 118,200 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 113,740 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 142,300 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 138,800 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 128,500 MXN
Ciudad Valles 103,140 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 130,400 MXN
Coacalco 137,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 123,400 MXN
Colima 110,380 MXN
Cordoba 110,380 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 142,300 MXN
Cuautla 107,580 MXN
Cuernavaca 136,100 MXN
Culiacan 158,700 MXN
Delicias 107,820 MXN
Durango 146,200 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 172,200 MXN
Ensenada 137,400 MXN
Fresnillo 105,300 MXN
General Escobedo 142,300 MXN
Gomez Palacio 136,100 MXN
Guadalajara 161,300 MXN
Guadalupe 159,400 MXN
Guaymas 102,160 MXN
Hermosillo 154,700 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 96,500 MXN
Iguala 105,300 MXN
Irapuato 138,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca 134,600 MXN
Jiutepec 117,380 MXN
La Paz 119,900 MXN
Leon 169,000 MXN
Los Mochis 129,000 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 134,600 MXN
Manzanillo 103,140 MXN
Matamoros 142,300 MXN
Mazatlan 139,100 MXN
Merida 157,600 MXN
Metepec 127,700 MXN
Mexicali 159,500 MXN
Mexico City 161,600 MXN
Minatitlan 98,000 MXN
Monclova 125,700 MXN
Monterrey 159,400 MXN
Morelia 157,600 MXN
Naucalpan 158,700 MXN
Navojoa 96,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 159,100 MXN
Nogales 125,100 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 146,200 MXN
Oaxaca 130,400 MXN
Ojo de Agua 123,400 MXN
Orizaba 105,980 MXN
Pachuca 127,700 MXN
Piedras Negras 107,580 MXN
Playa del Carmen 111,000 MXN
Poza Rica 113,420 MXN
Puebla 172,200 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 125,100 MXN
Queretaro 158,700 MXN
Reynosa 148,300 MXN
Salamanca 111,900 MXN
Saltillo 161,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 119,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 103,440 MXN
San Luis Potosi 152,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 115,260 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 150,000 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 116,420 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 105,980 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 128,900 MXN
Tampico 138,200 MXN
Tapachula 115,740 MXN
Tehuacan 128,900 MXN
Tepic 136,100 MXN
Tijuana 159,500 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 159,100 MXN
Tlaquepaque 154,700 MXN
Toluca 151,800 MXN
Tonala 148,300 MXN
Torreon 148,300 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 152,300 MXN
Uruapan 125,700 MXN
Veracruz 148,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 128,500 MXN
Villahermosa 142,300 MXN
Xalapa 138,800 MXN
Xico 143,200 MXN
Zacatecas 102,020 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 111,460 MXN
Zapopan 167,100 MXN

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