Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $65.39 an hour ($136,000 a year). About 3,270 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($109,910). It is about the same as the New York median ($135,720).
Pay range for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.88 | $82,950 |
| 25% of workers | $53.89 | $112,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $65.39 | $136,000 |
| 75% of workers | $79.50 | $165,350 |
| 90% of workers | $82.63 | $171,860 |
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $136,000 | 3,270 |
| Syracuse | $126,630 | 130 |
| Glens Falls | $124,580 | 0 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $121,470 | 90 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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|---|---|
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