Elevator mechanic salary
BLS occupation: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers · also called elevator installer · Construction · data for May 2025
Median salary $109,910 a year, US
Median hourly pay $52.84 an hour
Middle half earn $79,290–$135,720 25th to 75th percentile
Elevator mechanics employed 23,790 +5.7% projected by 2035
How much does an elevator mechanic make?
- The median elevator mechanic salary in the US is $109,910 a year ($52.84 an hour): half of the 23,790 elevator mechanics BLS counts earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) is $109,820.
- The middle half earn between $79,290 and $135,720. The lowest-paid 10% earn less than $59,270 and the top 10% more than $158,890.
- That is 2.2 times the median for all US workers ($50,980).
- Maine pays elevator mechanics the most (median $143,690), followed by Nevada ($141,950) and California ($141,180). Kentucky pays the least ($42,670).
- After adjusting for prices, the pay goes furthest in Maine, where the median is worth $148,058 in typical US prices, then Nevada and Missouri.
- In 53 of the 56 metro areas with data, the median elevator mechanic salary is enough to rent a typical home without spending more than 30% of income on rent.
- BLS projects the number of elevator mechanics to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035 (all jobs: 3.5%), with about 1,900 openings a year. The typical entry education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
official From BLS's survey of employers: what elevator mechanics are actually paid, not job ads or self-reports. Adjusted figures are derived. How we calculate.
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Elevator mechanic salary range
Half of elevator mechanics earn between $79,290 and $135,720 a year
Yearly pay at each point of the range, US, May 2025. For comparison, the median for all US jobs is $50,980.
Lowest 10% earn under Yearly pay: $59,270
Lowest 25% earn under Yearly pay: $79,290
Median Yearly pay: $109,910
Top 25% earn over Yearly pay: $135,720
Top 10% earn over Yearly pay: $158,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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| Yearly pay | |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn under | $59,270 |
| Lowest 25% earn under | $79,290 |
| Median | $109,910 |
| Top 25% earn over | $135,720 |
| Top 10% earn over | $158,890 |
Elevator mechanic salary by state
Maine pays elevator mechanics the most; Kentucky the least
Median yearly pay by state compared with the US median ($109,910), May 2025. Blue = higher pay.
- 20%+ below US
- 10–20% below
- 3–10% below
- Within 3%
- 3–10% above
- 10–20% above
- 20%+ above US
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
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| State | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Maine | $143,690 median |
| Nevada | $141,950 median |
| California | $141,180 median |
| Oregon | $138,600 median |
| Massachusetts | $138,420 median |
| New Jersey | $137,920 median |
| Washington | $137,180 median |
| New York | $135,720 median |
| Illinois | $133,690 median |
| Minnesota | $128,020 median |
| Missouri | $126,750 median |
| Colorado | $123,360 median |
| District of Columbia | $122,570 median |
| Maryland | $122,260 median |
| Nebraska | $117,690 median |
| Pennsylvania | $117,250 median |
| South Dakota | $116,320 median |
| Iowa | $115,300 median |
| Virginia | $108,250 median |
| North Carolina | $107,700 median |
| Oklahoma | $105,430 median |
| Ohio | $105,020 median |
| Florida | $104,730 median |
| Alabama | $103,700 median |
| Texas | $102,140 median |
| Tennessee | $100,490 median |
| Michigan | $99,140 median |
| Indiana | $92,390 median |
| South Carolina | $90,860 median |
| Montana | $90,370 median |
| Kansas | $84,760 median |
| Georgia | $83,500 median |
| Utah | $81,060 median |
| Wisconsin | $77,640 median |
| New Mexico | $71,430 median |
| Arkansas | $61,530 median |
| Kentucky | $42,670 median |
Where elevator mechanic pay goes furthest
A salary buys more where prices are low. We divide each state's median by its price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, so every figure is in typical US prices. derived
Elevator mechanics' pay goes furthest in Maine once prices are counted
Median pay ÷ the state's price level (BEA, 2024; US = 100), shown in typical US prices. Top 10 states.
US median
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Our calculation.
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| Worth, in US prices | |
|---|---|
| Maine | $148,058 |
| Nevada | $141,980 |
| Missouri | $139,566 |
| Oregon | $134,093 |
| Illinois | $133,746 |
| Iowa | $131,378 |
| South Dakota | $131,307 |
| Massachusetts | $130,885 |
| Nebraska | $130,617 |
| Minnesota | $129,810 |
Elevator mechanic pay in every state
| State | Median a year | Hourly | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Employed | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $143,690 | $69.08 | $79,300 | $158,750 | 110 | $148,058 |
| Nevada | $141,950 | $68.25 | $102,920 | $174,710 | 510 | $141,980 |
| California | $141,180 | $67.88 | $74,670 | $173,920 | 1,910 | $127,511 |
| Oregon | $138,600 | $66.63 | $76,440 | $159,230 | 230 | $134,093 |
| Massachusetts | $138,420 | $66.55 | $78,600 | $154,280 | – | $130,885 |
| New Jersey | $137,920 | $66.31 | $89,410 | $173,530 | 800 | $126,759 |
| Washington | $137,180 | $65.95 | $76,120 | $160,420 | 540 | $128,190 |
| New York | $135,720 | $65.25 | $78,180 | $168,370 | 3,470 | $125,759 |
| Illinois | $133,690 | $64.27 | $67,460 | $166,740 | 1,080 | $133,746 |
| Minnesota | $128,020 | $61.55 | $64,940 | $135,490 | 550 | $129,810 |
| Missouri | $126,750 | $60.94 | $76,980 | $150,590 | 450 | $139,566 |
| Colorado | $123,360 | $59.31 | $46,060 | $135,810 | 530 | $119,707 |
| District of Columbia | $122,570 | $58.93 | $65,870 | $148,490 | – | $111,528 |
| Maryland | $122,260 | $58.78 | $78,620 | $132,540 | 810 | $116,484 |
| Nebraska | $117,690 | $56.58 | $62,150 | $122,410 | 140 | $130,617 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,250 | $56.37 | $63,280 | $132,640 | 900 | $120,168 |
| South Dakota | $116,320 | $55.92 | $83,270 | $120,090 | – | $131,307 |
| Iowa | $115,300 | $55.43 | $65,470 | $128,160 | 90 | $131,378 |
| Virginia | $108,250 | $52.04 | $50,220 | $131,620 | 280 | $107,068 |
| North Carolina | $107,700 | $51.78 | $46,710 | $123,770 | 240 | $114,178 |
| Oklahoma | $105,430 | $50.69 | $36,110 | $122,310 | 140 | $120,021 |
| Ohio | $105,020 | $50.49 | $56,860 | $123,460 | 690 | $113,200 |
| Florida | $104,730 | $50.35 | $58,440 | $123,830 | 2,790 | $101,273 |
| Alabama | $103,700 | $49.86 | $73,010 | $113,550 | 170 | $116,749 |
| Texas | $102,140 | $49.11 | $55,820 | $121,800 | 2,030 | $105,237 |
| Tennessee | $100,490 | $48.31 | $59,520 | $121,130 | 700 | $109,383 |
| Michigan | $99,140 | $47.66 | $47,820 | $142,110 | 560 | $103,038 |
| Indiana | $92,390 | $44.42 | $58,450 | $125,840 | 120 | $98,994 |
| South Carolina | $90,860 | $43.68 | $60,450 | $125,260 | 540 | $96,918 |
| Montana | $90,370 | $43.45 | $60,380 | $100,350 | 40 | $95,483 |
| Kansas | $84,760 | $40.75 | $49,550 | $143,430 | 70 | $94,107 |
| Georgia | $83,500 | $40.14 | $34,270 | $124,320 | 640 | $86,715 |
| Utah | $81,060 | $38.97 | $61,930 | $121,780 | 280 | $81,991 |
| Wisconsin | $77,640 | $37.33 | $48,620 | $126,830 | 370 | $82,512 |
| New Mexico | $71,430 | $34.34 | $42,640 | $117,890 | 110 | $77,463 |
| Arkansas | $61,530 | $29.58 | $37,870 | $106,860 | 60 | $70,775 |
| Kentucky | $42,670 | $20.51 | $39,420 | $98,480 | – | $47,327 |
BLS does not publish pay for elevator mechanics in 14 states (too few workers to estimate reliably). After cost of living = median ÷ (BEA price level ÷ 100).
Elevator mechanic salary by city
Metro areas where BLS publishes elevator mechanic pay: 56 of 387. Rent share = typical rent (September 2026, Zillow) × 12 ÷ the median salary; under 30% is affordable by the usual rule.
Highest-paying metro areas
- San Jose, CA $173,920
- San Francisco, CA $168,270
- Boston, MA $150,120
- Chicago, IL $146,580
- Las Vegas, NV $141,920
- Los Angeles, CA $140,600
- San Diego, CA $140,250
- Seattle, WA $138,880
- Portland, OR $138,600
- Spokane, WA $138,100
Where the pay goes furthest
- San Jose, CA $157,503
- Springfield, MO $149,156
- San Francisco, CA $145,546
- Las Vegas, NV $141,616
- Chicago, IL $141,493
- Grand Rapids, MI $139,284
- Boston, MA $138,658
- Spokane, WA $137,624
- Roanoke, VA $134,248
- Kansas City, MO $134,121
All 56 metro areas
| Metro area | Median a year | Employed | After cost of living | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $173,920 | 70 | $157,503 | 26% |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,270 | 370 | $145,546 | 25% |
| Boston, MA | $150,120 | – | $138,658 | 24% |
| Chicago, IL | $146,580 | 850 | $141,493 | 18% |
| Las Vegas, NV | $141,920 | 410 | $141,616 | 15% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,600 | 850 | $123,805 | 25% |
| San Diego, CA | $140,250 | 170 | $125,350 | 25% |
| Seattle, WA | $138,880 | 290 | $124,967 | 19% |
| Portland, OR | $138,600 | 240 | $131,473 | 16% |
| Spokane, WA | $138,100 | 60 | $137,624 | 13% |
| New York, NY | $136,000 | 3,270 | $120,821 | 31% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $133,080 | 80 | $139,284 | 15% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $132,640 | 540 | $129,337 | 17% |
| Springfield, MO | $132,130 | 40 | $149,156 | 11% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $128,020 | 380 | $122,131 | 16% |
| Syracuse, NY | $126,630 | 130 | $132,262 | 15% |
| Fresno, CA | $126,110 | 50 | $123,446 | 20% |
| Roanoke, VA | $125,680 | 30 | $134,248 | 13% |
| Glens Falls, NY | $124,580 | – | $131,322 | 14% |
| Kansas City, MO | $124,120 | 200 | $134,121 | 15% |
| Denver, CO | $123,360 | 450 | $116,617 | 18% |
| Baltimore, MD | $122,690 | 400 | $117,421 | 19% |
| Washington, DC | $122,260 | 400 | $112,285 | 24% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $121,920 | 140 | $128,783 | 14% |
| Albany, NY | $121,470 | 90 | $121,999 | 17% |
| Omaha, NE | $117,690 | 110 | $128,048 | 14% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $116,520 | 50 | $121,761 | 16% |
| Davenport, IA | $115,980 | 50 | $130,199 | 10% |
| Richmond, VA | $108,250 | 90 | $110,619 | 19% |
| Miami, FL | $108,170 | 1,050 | $94,757 | 29% |
| Dallas, TX | $108,150 | 500 | $104,908 | 18% |
| Austin, TX | $107,630 | 110 | $109,753 | 18% |
| Tulsa, OK | $107,440 | 90 | $120,430 | 15% |
| Detroit, MI | $106,610 | 280 | $106,293 | 17% |
| Tampa, FL | $105,990 | 380 | $105,055 | 23% |
| Jackson, MS | $105,410 | 40 | $118,374 | 17% |
| Nashville, TN | $105,290 | 300 | $109,292 | 21% |
| Orlando, FL | $104,860 | 360 | $103,394 | 22% |
| Houston, TX | $104,350 | 540 | $105,801 | 19% |
| North Port, FL | $104,130 | 100 | $101,673 | 24% |
| Birmingham, AL | $103,700 | 90 | $113,155 | 16% |
| San Antonio, TX | $103,700 | 220 | $109,485 | 16% |
| Pensacola, FL | $103,630 | 130 | $106,051 | 20% |
| Naples, FL | $101,390 | – | $98,246 | 31% |
| Lansing, MI | $100,570 | 40 | $105,873 | 16% |
| Beaumont, TX | $100,350 | 70 | $111,443 | 16% |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $93,360 | 70 | $99,699 | 22% |
| El Paso, TX | $89,140 | 30 | $99,141 | 20% |
| Atlanta, GA | $83,500 | 510 | $83,452 | 26% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $82,750 | 190 | $82,038 | 24% |
| Columbia, SC | $80,830 | 60 | $86,300 | 23% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $78,110 | 140 | $80,578 | 24% |
| Appleton, WI | $75,250 | 80 | $81,423 | 19% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $71,430 | 90 | $74,760 | 25% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $61,680 | 40 | $68,224 | 27% |
| Louisville, KY | $42,670 | – | $45,845 | 38% |
What the median elevator mechanic salary pays per paycheck
| Period | Before taxes |
|---|---|
| Year | $109,910 |
| Month | $9,159 |
| Every two weeks | $4,227 |
| Week | $2,114 |
| Hour | $52.84 |
Gross pay, 52 weeks a year, 2,080 hours. Hourly to salary calculator.
Becoming an elevator mechanic: education and job outlook
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Work experience needed | None |
| On-the-job training | Apprenticeship |
| Projected change in jobs, 2025–35 | +5.7% (all jobs: +3.5%) |
| Openings a year (average) | 1,900 |
| Self-employed | % |
official BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Openings include workers who retire or change jobs. What the work involves: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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Questions about elevator mechanic pay
How much does an elevator mechanic make an hour?
The median is $52.84 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28.49 and the top 10% over $76.39.
How much does an elevator mechanic make a month?
About $9,159 a month before taxes at the median salary of $109,910, or $4,227 every two weeks.
What state pays elevator mechanics the most?
Maine, with a median of $143,690. Nevada ($141,950), California ($141,180), Oregon ($138,600) and Massachusetts ($138,420) follow.
Where do elevator mechanics make the most after cost of living?
Maine: its median of $143,690 is worth $148,058 at typical US prices. Nevada, Missouri and Oregon come next.
How much do entry-level elevator mechanics make?
BLS does not report pay by experience. The lowest-paid 10% of elevator mechanics earn under $59,270 a year, and the lowest-paid quarter under $79,290, which is a reasonable guide to starting pay.
What education do you need to become an elevator mechanic?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as a high school diploma or equivalent. Work experience in a related job: none. On-the-job training: apprenticeship.
Sources and limits
- Pay and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation 47-4021 (Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers). Downloaded 2026-10-24.
- OEWS counts wage and salary workers at employers, including tips and commissions but not overtime pay, bonuses that are not tied to production, or benefits. It leaves out the self-employed. BLS does not publish figures above $239,200 a year or for states and metro areas with too few workers.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (US = 100). Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026; Data Provided by Zillow Group.
- Outlook and education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Pay is not broken down by experience, employer or specialty (for example, ER or pediatric nursing); BLS does not publish those splits.