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How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make in San Diego?

$140,300a year

Median yearly pay for elevator and escalator installer and repairers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $67.43 an hour or $11,690 a month.

Hourly
$67.43
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
7 of 57
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $68,840Median: $140,300Highest 10%: $161,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$68,840$33.10
25th$98,000$47.12
Median$140,300$67.43
75th$157,200$75.60
90th$161,200$77.50

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for elevator and escalator installer and repairers.

San Jose, CA$173,900
San Francisco, CA$168,300
Los Angeles, CA$140,600
Fresno, CA$126,100
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Insulation Worker$112,300
Construction and Building Inspector$98,580
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$95,850
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$83,670
Sheet Metal Worker$80,080
Taper$76,720
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$76,400
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$76,290
Electrician$76,160
Carpenter$73,200
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $67.43 ($140,300 a year).

Do elevator and escalator installer and repairers make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $140,300 against $109,900 nationally, 28% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $141,200, so San Diego pays 1% less.

Where does San Diego rank for elevator and escalator installer and repairer pay?

7 of 57 metro areas with data.

How much does an elevator and escalator installer and repairer make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $68,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,200 or more.

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.