How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make in California?
$141,200a year
Median yearly pay for elevator and escalator installer and repairers in California. That is $67.88 an hour or $11,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.88
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,670Median: $141,200Highest 10%: $173,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,670 | $35.90 | |
| 25th | $120,900 | $58.13 | |
| Median | $141,200 | $67.88 | |
| 75th | $161,200 | $77.51 | |
| 90th | $173,900 | $83.62 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $173,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $140,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $126,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elevator and escalator installer and repairers.
| 1. Maine | $143,700 |
| 2. Nevada | $142,000 |
| 3. California | $141,200 |
| 4. Oregon | $138,600 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $138,400 |
| 6. New Jersey | $137,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $67.88 ($141,200 a year).
Do elevator and escalator installer and repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $141,200 against $109,900 nationally, 28% more.
Where does California rank for elevator and escalator installer and repairer pay?
California ranks 3 of 37 states.
Which city in California pays elevator and escalator installer and repairers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $173,900 a year.
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.