Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary
The median elevator and escalator installers and repairers salary in the United States is $109,910 per year ($52.84/hour). Salaries range from $59,270 at the entry level to $158,890+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 23,790 elevator and escalator installers and repairers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$109,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$52.84
per hour
Employment
23,790
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$59,270
25th percentile
$79,290
Median
$109,910
75th percentile
$135,720
90th percentile
$158,890
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Apprenticeship
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$43K$144K■ No data
Top Paying States
Maine
$144K
+31%
Nevada
$142K
+29%
California
$141K
+28%
Oregon
$139K
+26%
Massachusetts
$138K
+26%
New Jersey
$138K
+25%
Washington
$137K
+25%
New York
$136K
+23%
Illinois
$134K
+22%
Minnesota
$128K
+16%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | $143,690 | +30.7% |
| Nevada | $141,950 | +29.2% |
| California | $141,180 | +28.5% |
| Oregon | $138,600 | +26.1% |
| Massachusetts | $138,420 | +25.9% |
| New Jersey | $137,920 | +25.5% |
| Washington | $137,180 | +24.8% |
| New York | $135,720 | +23.5% |
| Illinois | $133,690 | +21.6% |
| Minnesota | $128,020 | +16.5% |
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Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $173,920 | +58.2% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $168,270 | +53.1% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $150,120 | +36.6% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $146,580 | +33.4% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $141,920 | +29.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $140,600 | +27.9% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $140,250 | +27.6% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $138,880 | +26.4% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $138,600 | +26.1% |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $138,100 | +25.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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