SOC 474021

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.

National Median

$106,580

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$106,580

Entry Level (10th pct)

$54,720

Experienced (90th pct)

$149,250

Total Employed

23,340

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$54,720 - $76,700
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$76,700 - $131,740
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$131,740 - $149,250

Highest Paying Locations for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$169,560

+59.1% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$164,020

+53.9% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$150,600

+41.3% vs national

Hawaii

$150,600

+41.3% vs national

Portland-South Portland, ME

$146,830

+37.8% vs national

Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$169,560	120
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$164,020	390
Urban Honolulu, HI	$150,600	N/A
Hawaii	$150,600	N/A
Portland-South Portland, ME	$146,830	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$143,180	N/A
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$141,380	720
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$139,690	180
Maine	$138,520	130
Nevada	$137,950	N/A
California	$137,340	2,830
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$137,040	770
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$136,920	1,400
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$136,670	210
Oregon	$135,620	N/A
New Jersey	$134,590	410
Massachusetts	$134,360	500
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$134,010	180
Washington	$133,030	1,170
Illinois	$130,070	970
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$129,190	60
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$127,040	3,250
Springfield, MO	$125,530	50
District of Columbia	$125,030	N/A
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$124,740	350
New York	$124,530	3,710
Missouri	$123,710	N/A
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$122,880	N/A
Kansas City, MO-KS	$121,960	240
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$121,580	120
Kansas	$121,500	70
Syracuse, NY	$119,990	120
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$119,770	50
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$119,300	550
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$119,200	630
Maryland	$119,200	1,200
Colorado	$117,770	380
Minnesota	$117,760	480
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$114,870	400
Michigan	$114,570	660
Indiana	$113,710	130
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$113,710	80
Roanoke, VA	$111,840	70
Arizona	$110,500	N/A
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$110,500	N/A
Tulsa, OK	$110,220	50
Pittsburgh, PA	$109,970	120
Iowa	$107,010	190
Pennsylvania	$106,140	680
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$105,950	160

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers?

The national median annual salary for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is $106,580, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairerss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $169,560.

How much can an experienced Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers make?

Top-earning Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairerss (90th percentile) make $149,250 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.