Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $52.84 an hour ($109,910 a year). About 23,790 people work in this job there.
Pay range for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.49 | $59,270 |
| 25% of workers | $38.12 | $79,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.84 | $109,910 |
| 75% of workers | $65.25 | $135,720 |
| 90% of workers | $76.39 | $158,890 |
Best-paying states for elevator and escalator installers and repairers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $143,690 | 110 |
| Nevada | $141,950 | 510 |
| California | $141,180 | 1,910 |
| Oregon | $138,600 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $138,420 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $137,920 | 800 |
| Washington | $137,180 | 540 |
| New York | $135,720 | 3,470 |
| Illinois | $133,690 | 1,080 |
| Minnesota | $128,020 | 550 |
Pay by state
- California · $141,180
- Colorado · $123,360
- Florida · $104,730
- Georgia · $83,500
- Illinois · $133,690
- Maryland · $122,260
- Michigan · $99,140
- Minnesota · $128,020
- Nevada · $141,950
- New Jersey · $137,920
- New York · $135,720
- Ohio · $105,020
- Pennsylvania · $117,250
- South Carolina · $90,860
- Tennessee · $100,490
- Texas · $102,140
- Washington · $137,180
Education, experience and outlook for elevator and escalator installers and repairers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | $64,520 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $62,780 |
| Millwrights | $65,700 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | $65,380 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | $53,710 |
| Mechanical Door Repairers | $55,720 |
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Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.