Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in California

In California, the median pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $67.88 an hour ($141,180 a year). About 1,910 people work in this job there.

$67.88Median hourly pay
$120,900–$161,230Middle half of workers, yearly
1,910People in this job in California

That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($109,910). California ranks 3rd of 37 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in California

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$35.90$74,670
25% of workers$58.12$120,900
Half of workers (median)$67.88$141,180
75% of workers$77.52$161,230
90% of workers$83.62$173,920

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$173,92070
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont$168,270370
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$140,600850
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$140,250170
Fresno$126,11050

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Other job titles for this job

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Source: 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.