Mechanical Door Repairer Salary
Mechanical Door Repairers earn a median $55,720 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$55,720
$26.79 per hour
Range
$38,490 – $78,260
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
27,120
across the U.S.
▲9.1%
Pay trend: The median for mechanical door repairers in the U.S. rose from $51,050 (May 2024) to $55,720 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 6.7%.
What mechanical door repairers do
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.4% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,100
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of mechanical door repairers is projected to grow 6.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,100 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.
Mechanical Door Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$46,951
per year · effective tax rate 15.7%
$3,913Monthly
$1,956Twice a month
$1,806Every 2 weeks
$22.57Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,506
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,455
- Medicare (1.45%)$808
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$46,951
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,490 | $18.50 | $33,107 |
| 25th percentile | $46,610 | $22.41 | $39,631 |
| Median (50th) | $55,720 | $26.79 | $46,951 |
| 75th percentile | $65,630 | $31.55 | $54,914 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,260 | $37.63 | $63,886 |
Mechanical Door Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $103,550 | — | $81,677 | $91,690 – $105,080 | — |
| New Jersey | $67,150 | +10.9% | $53,908 | $47,840 – $91,140 | 1,290 |
| Illinois | $65,090 | +36.8% | $51,403 | $48,730 – $72,850 | 1,770 |
| Utah | $64,660 | +30.9% | $52,191 | $32,920 – $91,310 | — |
| Colorado | $62,460 | +2.6% | $50,327 | $42,760 – $78,670 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $62,390 | −2.0% | $52,310 | $46,420 – $81,590 | 150 |
| Maine | $61,140 | +7.0% | $48,361 | $49,440 – $74,940 | — |
| Indiana | $60,560 | +29.7% | $49,083 | $39,640 – $80,640 | 780 |
| New York | $60,560 | +3.5% | $48,167 | $45,790 – $76,170 | 1,360 |
| Washington | $59,930 | +15.2% | $50,334 | $49,120 – $83,100 | 550 |
| Iowa | $59,640 | +2.1% | $48,486 | $41,600 – $73,210 | 330 |
| California | $59,560 | +1.6% | $47,639 | $41,520 – $80,600 | 2,680 |
| Minnesota | $58,870 | +14.0% | $47,002 | $51,710 – $70,810 | 110 |
| Ohio | $58,250 | +16.7% | $48,164 | $37,240 – $73,010 | 1,190 |
| Kentucky | $57,840 | +27.9% | $46,748 | $41,040 – $75,940 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $56,760 | +11.1% | $46,084 | $47,340 – $62,310 | 280 |
| Maryland | $56,430 | −6.1% | $45,205 | $37,690 – $74,880 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $55,770 | −17.2% | $44,423 | $47,900 – $70,530 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $54,360 | +5.6% | $44,189 | $38,950 – $69,960 | 1,040 |
| Michigan | $52,370 | +5.8% | $42,284 | $37,160 – $85,260 | 810 |
| North Carolina | $52,050 | +6.9% | $42,434 | $36,410 – $75,640 | 790 |
| Wyoming | $51,850 | +2.5% | $43,841 | $39,430 – $64,440 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $51,790 | +2.6% | $43,793 | $39,540 – $65,720 | 370 |
| Idaho | $51,770 | −2.2% | $42,142 | $45,800 – $67,230 | 180 |
| Arizona | $51,760 | −10.9% | $42,684 | $45,220 – $77,960 | 1,540 |
| Georgia | $51,510 | +11.4% | $41,518 | $37,630 – $75,510 | 970 |
| Montana | $51,370 | +6.0% | $41,798 | $36,460 – $62,220 | 150 |
| Rhode Island | $51,160 | +2.5% | $41,985 | $47,180 – $59,450 | — |
| Virginia | $50,880 | +3.0% | $40,951 | $38,440 – $76,710 | 380 |
| South Dakota | $50,500 | +13.3% | $42,757 | $45,760 – $72,800 | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $50,390 | +1.9% | $41,232 | $42,180 – $71,300 | 390 |
| Oregon | $50,090 | +1.2% | $38,874 | $42,750 – $63,190 | 320 |
| Florida | $50,020 | +3.7% | $42,371 | $37,470 – $93,080 | 1,770 |
| South Carolina | $49,510 | +2.6% | $40,148 | $34,740 – $76,890 | 190 |
| Missouri | $49,100 | −1.7% | $40,261 | $38,420 – $66,850 | 590 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | −6.9% | $39,991 | $38,910 – $66,290 | 460 |
| Texas | $48,190 | −4.3% | $40,901 | $36,780 – $75,000 | 2,010 |
| Kansas | $47,960 | −2.1% | $38,839 | $37,840 – $62,640 | 340 |
| Nevada | $47,840 | −20.0% | $40,619 | $41,630 – $71,260 | 240 |
| Louisiana | $47,110 | +23.0% | $39,006 | $35,500 – $70,680 | 210 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 | +37.5% | $38,842 | $35,390 – $62,440 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $46,100 | −1.5% | $37,692 | $35,880 – $67,400 | 610 |
| West Virginia | $45,840 | +6.6% | $37,676 | $31,920 – $72,190 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $38,290 | +4.5% | $31,665 | $34,630 – $47,860 | 230 |
| Alabama | $37,440 | −17.1% | $30,656 | $28,720 – $59,640 | 260 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $74,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer | $52,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.5% |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $51,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $50,990 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | $60,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $61,010 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons | $61,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $61,660 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $49,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | $49,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical door repairer make?
The national median salary for mechanical door repairers is $55,720 a year ($26.79 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,490 and the top 10% earn over $78,260. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays mechanical door repairers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $103,550.
How many mechanical door repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 27,120 people work as mechanical door repairers nationwide.