Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer Salary
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers earn a median $109,910 a year nationally. Construction and Extraction Occupations
What elevator and escalator installers and repairers do
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Apprenticeship
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.7% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,900
Employment of elevator and escalator installers and repairers is projected to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$15,350
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,814
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,594
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$86,152
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,270 | $28.50 | $49,803 |
| 25th percentile | $79,290 | $38.12 | $64,611 |
| Median (50th) | $109,910 | $52.84 | $86,152 |
| 75th percentile | $135,720 | $65.25 | $104,031 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $158,890 | $76.39 | $119,867 |
Best cities for elevator and escalator installers and repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $136,000 | $97,238 | $86,386 | 3,270 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $136,000
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $143,690 | +3.7% | $100,700 | $79,300 – $158,750 | 110 |
| Nevada | $141,950 | +2.9% | $108,289 | $102,920 – $174,710 | 510 |
| California | $141,180 | +2.8% | $97,027 | $74,670 – $173,920 | 1,910 |
| Oregon | $138,600 | +2.2% | $94,578 | $76,440 – $159,230 | 230 |
| Massachusetts | $138,420 | +3.0% | $99,175 | $78,600 – $154,280 | — |
| New Jersey | $137,920 | +2.5% | $98,939 | $89,410 – $173,530 | 800 |
| Washington | $137,180 | +3.1% | $105,029 | $76,120 – $160,420 | 540 |
| New York | $135,720 | +9.0% | $97,063 | $78,180 – $168,370 | 3,470 |
| Illinois | $133,690 | +2.8% | $96,170 | $67,460 – $166,740 | 1,080 |
| Minnesota | $128,020 | +8.7% | $91,551 | $64,940 – $135,490 | 550 |
| Missouri | $126,750 | +2.5% | $92,880 | $76,980 – $150,590 | 450 |
| Colorado | $123,360 | +4.7% | $90,863 | $46,060 – $135,810 | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $122,570 | −2.0% | $87,593 | $65,870 – $148,490 | — |
| Maryland | $122,260 | +2.6% | $89,348 | $78,620 – $132,540 | 810 |
| Nebraska | $117,690 | — | $87,150 | $62,150 – $122,410 | 140 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,250 | +10.5% | $87,716 | $63,280 – $132,640 | 900 |
| South Dakota | $116,320 | — | $90,661 | $83,270 – $120,090 | — |
| Iowa | $115,300 | +7.7% | $86,214 | $65,470 – $128,160 | 90 |
| Virginia | $108,250 | +5.4% | $79,574 | $50,220 – $131,620 | 280 |
| North Carolina | $107,700 | +5.3% | $80,808 | $46,710 – $123,770 | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $105,430 | +2.7% | $78,801 | $36,110 – $122,310 | 140 |
| Ohio | $105,020 | +49.4% | $80,606 | $56,860 – $123,460 | 690 |
| Florida | $104,730 | +1.3% | $82,508 | $58,440 – $123,830 | 2,790 |
| Alabama | $103,700 | +15.5% | $76,863 | $73,010 – $113,550 | 170 |
| Texas | $102,140 | +8.0% | $80,685 | $55,820 – $121,800 | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $100,490 | +3.4% | $79,525 | $59,520 – $121,130 | 700 |
| Michigan | $99,140 | −13.5% | $74,612 | $47,820 – $142,110 | 560 |
| Indiana | $92,390 | −18.7% | $71,130 | $58,450 – $125,840 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $90,860 | +27.3% | $68,456 | $60,450 – $125,260 | 540 |
| Montana | $90,370 | +6.9% | $68,660 | $60,380 – $100,350 | 40 |
| Kansas | $84,760 | −30.2% | $64,529 | $49,550 – $143,430 | 70 |
| Georgia | $83,500 | +23.7% | $63,861 | $34,270 – $124,320 | 640 |
| Utah | $81,060 | +3.0% | $63,174 | $61,930 – $121,780 | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $77,640 | +35.1% | $60,715 | $48,620 – $126,830 | 370 |
| New Mexico | $71,430 | — | $56,889 | $42,640 – $117,890 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $61,530 | +2.2% | $49,432 | $37,870 – $106,860 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $42,670 | −1.9% | $35,089 | $39,420 – $98,480 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elevator and escalator installer and repairer make?
The national median salary for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $109,910 a year ($52.84 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,270 and the top 10% earn over $158,890. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays elevator and escalator installers and repairers the most?
Maine has the highest median pay at $143,690. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many elevator and escalator installers and repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 23,790 people work as elevator and escalator installers and repairers nationwide.