How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $52.84 an hour or $9,159 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.84
- Average (mean)
- $109,800
- Jobs
- 23,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,270 | $28.50 | |
| 25th | $79,290 | $38.12 | |
| Median | $109,900 | $52.84 | |
| 75th | $135,700 | $65.25 | |
| 90th | $158,900 | $76.39 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maine | $143,700 |
| Nevada | $142,000 |
| California | $141,200 |
| Oregon | $138,600 |
| Massachusetts | $138,400 |
| New Jersey | $137,900 |
| Washington | $137,200 |
| New York | $135,700 |
| Illinois | $133,700 |
| Minnesota | $128,000 |
| Missouri | $126,800 |
| Colorado | $123,400 |
| District of Columbia | $122,600 |
| Maryland | $122,300 |
| Nebraska | $117,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,300 |
| South Dakota | $116,300 |
| Iowa | $115,300 |
| Virginia | $108,300 |
| North Carolina | $107,700 |
| Oklahoma | $105,400 |
| Ohio | $105,000 |
| Florida | $104,700 |
| Alabama | $103,700 |
| Texas | $102,100 |
| Tennessee | $100,500 |
| Michigan | $99,140 |
| Indiana | $92,390 |
| South Carolina | $90,860 |
| Montana | $90,370 |
| Kansas | $84,760 |
| Georgia | $83,500 |
| Utah | $81,060 |
| Wisconsin | $77,640 |
| New Mexico | $71,430 |
| Arkansas | $61,530 |
| Kentucky | $42,670 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $173,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,300 |
| Boston, MA | $150,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $146,600 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $141,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $140,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $138,900 |
| Portland, OR | $138,600 |
| Spokane, WA | $138,100 |
| New York, NY | $136,000 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $133,100 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $132,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $132,100 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $128,000 |
In other countries
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer belongs to the international group "Electrical mechanics and fitters".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $52.84 ($109,900 a year).
How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make a month?
About $9,159 a month before tax, based on a median of $109,900 a year.
How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,270 or less a year ($28.50 an hour); the top 10% make $158,900 or more.
Which state pays elevator and escalator installer and repairers the most?
Maine, with a median of $143,700 a year, followed by Nevada ($142,000) and California ($141,200).
Which city pays elevator and escalator installer and repairers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $173,900 a year.
How many elevator and escalator installer and repairers are there in the United States?
About 23,790 people work as elevator and escalator installer and repairers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.