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.
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 |
Best cities for mechanical door repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $66,890 | $52,872 | $46,971 | 1,770 |
| 2 | Atlanta, GA | $58,330 | $46,644 | $46,617 | 540 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $56,480 | $45,828 | $44,686 | 480 |
| 4 | Phoenix, AZ | $54,330 | $44,685 | $43,250 | 1,260 |
| 5 | Miami, FL | $58,110 | $48,871 | $42,811 | 490 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $60,780 | $48,530 | $42,733 | 770 |
| 7 | Dallas, TX | $50,850 | $43,038 | $41,748 | 740 |
| 8 | Tampa, FL | $40,880 | $35,027 | $34,718 | 500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $66,890
- Los Angeles, CA — $60,780
- Atlanta, GA — $58,330
- Miami, FL — $58,110
- Philadelphia, PA — $56,480
- Phoenix, AZ — $54,330
- Dallas, TX — $50,850
- Tampa, FL — $40,880
Mechanical Door Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $103,550 | $81,677 | $91,690 – $105,080 | — |
| New Jersey | $67,150 | $53,908 | $47,840 – $91,140 | 1,290 |
| Illinois | $65,090 | $51,403 | $48,730 – $72,850 | 1,770 |
| Utah | $64,660 | $52,191 | $32,920 – $91,310 | — |
| Colorado | $62,460 | $50,327 | $42,760 – $78,670 | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $62,390 | $52,310 | $46,420 – $81,590 | 150 |
| Maine | $61,140 | $48,361 | $49,440 – $74,940 | — |
| Indiana | $60,560 | $49,083 | $39,640 – $80,640 | 780 |
| New York | $60,560 | $48,167 | $45,790 – $76,170 | 1,360 |
| Washington | $59,930 | $50,334 | $49,120 – $83,100 | 550 |
| Iowa | $59,640 | $48,486 | $41,600 – $73,210 | 330 |
| California | $59,560 | $47,639 | $41,520 – $80,600 | 2,680 |
| Minnesota | $58,870 | $47,002 | $51,710 – $70,810 | 110 |
| Ohio | $58,250 | $48,164 | $37,240 – $73,010 | 1,190 |
| Kentucky | $57,840 | $46,748 | $41,040 – $75,940 | 180 |
| Nebraska | $56,760 | $46,084 | $47,340 – $62,310 | 280 |
| Maryland | $56,430 | $45,205 | $37,690 – $74,880 | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $55,770 | $44,423 | $47,900 – $70,530 | — |
| Pennsylvania | $54,360 | $44,189 | $38,950 – $69,960 | 1,040 |
| Michigan | $52,370 | $42,284 | $37,160 – $85,260 | 810 |
| North Carolina | $52,050 | $42,434 | $36,410 – $75,640 | 790 |
| Wyoming | $51,850 | $43,841 | $39,430 – $64,440 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $51,790 | $43,793 | $39,540 – $65,720 | 370 |
| Idaho | $51,770 | $42,142 | $45,800 – $67,230 | 180 |
| Arizona | $51,760 | $42,684 | $45,220 – $77,960 | 1,540 |
| Georgia | $51,510 | $41,518 | $37,630 – $75,510 | 970 |
| Montana | $51,370 | $41,798 | $36,460 – $62,220 | 150 |
| Rhode Island | $51,160 | $41,985 | $47,180 – $59,450 | — |
| Virginia | $50,880 | $40,951 | $38,440 – $76,710 | 380 |
| South Dakota | $50,500 | $42,757 | $45,760 – $72,800 | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $50,390 | $41,232 | $42,180 – $71,300 | 390 |
| Oregon | $50,090 | $38,874 | $42,750 – $63,190 | 320 |
| Florida | $50,020 | $42,371 | $37,470 – $93,080 | 1,770 |
| South Carolina | $49,510 | $40,148 | $34,740 – $76,890 | 190 |
| Missouri | $49,100 | $40,261 | $38,420 – $66,850 | 590 |
| Connecticut | $48,630 | $39,991 | $38,910 – $66,290 | 460 |
| Texas | $48,190 | $40,901 | $36,780 – $75,000 | 2,010 |
| Kansas | $47,960 | $38,839 | $37,840 – $62,640 | 340 |
| Nevada | $47,840 | $40,619 | $41,630 – $71,260 | 240 |
| Louisiana | $47,110 | $39,006 | $35,500 – $70,680 | 210 |
| Mississippi | $47,060 | $38,842 | $35,390 – $62,440 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $46,100 | $37,692 | $35,880 – $67,400 | 610 |
| West Virginia | $45,840 | $37,676 | $31,920 – $72,190 | 60 |
| Arkansas | $38,290 | $31,665 | $34,630 – $47,860 | 230 |
| Alabama | $37,440 | $30,656 | $28,720 – $59,640 | 260 |
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. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many mechanical door repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 27,120 people work as mechanical door repairers nationwide.