Elevator Mechanic training programs & pay
Average pay $109,820 (all experience levels); median $109,910; top 10% earn over $158,890. Elevator and escalator mechanics install, test and repair the lifts, escalators and moving walkways in every high-rise, hospital and transit station. Most enter through a union or employer apprenticeship rather than a classroom-only program.
- $109,820Average pay (U.S., all experience levels)
- $59,270Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $109,910Median pay (U.S.)
- $158,890Top 10% earn over
23,790 jobs nationwide · 128 listed programs in 38 states. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. O*NET 47-4021.00.
Highest-paying states (BLS median)
BLS wage data
What elevator mechanics earn
As of the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15, elevator mechanics in the United States earned an average (mean) of $109,820 a year across all experience levels, with a median of $109,910; the entry-level / bottom 10% figure (10th percentile) was $59,270 and the top 10% earned more than $158,890.
Annual wages for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers (SOC 47-4021) from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. It is in our Average pay $65k+ (all experience levels) group: the national average (mean, all experience levels) is $109,820; the median is $109,910 and the entry-level / bottom 10% figure is $59,270.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,270 | $79,290 | $109,910 | $135,720 | $158,890 | $109,820 | 23,790 |
Training & tuition
What training costs
Tuition comes only from published College Scorecard figures. Apprenticeship sponsors do not publish tuition in federal files, so they show “Contact program.”
| Program group | Lowest | Middle | Highest | What the figure is |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered apprenticeship sponsors (128) | Contact program | Not published in the DOL file. Registered apprenticeships are usually paid jobs with related classroom instruction. | ||
Occupation profile
| O*NET-SOC code | 47-4021.00 |
|---|---|
| O*NET title | Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers |
| BLS SOC | 47-4021 |
| Job zone | Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
| Sample job titles | Elevator Adjuster, Elevator Constructor, Elevator Installer, Elevator Mechanic, Elevator Repair and Maintenance Technician (Elevator Repair and Maintenance Tech), Elevator Service Mechanic |
Typical tasks (O*NET)
- Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
- Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
- Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
- Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
- Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
Programs
Featured elevator mechanic programs
12 of 128 listed programs, schools with published tuition first. Pick a state below for the full list.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (NE PA ) Elevator Constructors JATC LU84 | Allentown, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| (PHL) Elevator Constructors JAC (LU 5) | Chester, MD | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Armstrong Elevator Apprenticeship Program, INJ | Largo, FL | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors #19 JATC | Seattle, WA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors JATC LU59 | Harrisburg, PA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors JATC, Cleveland LU 17 | Cleveland, OH | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors Local #1 JAC | Long Island City, NY | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors Local #34 J.A.T.C. | Indianapolis, IN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors Local 140 | Phoenix, AZ | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors Local 36 | Detroit, MI | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors Local 41 | Springfield, MA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Elevator Constructors Local 9 JAC | St Paul, MN | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
By state
Elevator Mechanic pay and programs by state
Highest state medians:
| State | Listed programs | Median pay | 90th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2 | $103,700 | $113,550 | 170 |
| Arizona | 1 | — | — | — |
| Arkansas | 7 | $61,530 | $106,860 | 60 |
| California | 3 | $141,180 | $173,920 | 1,910 |
| Colorado | 5 | $123,360 | $135,810 | 530 |
| Connecticut | 1 | — | — | — |
| Delaware | 1 | — | — | — |
| District of Columbia | 0 | $122,570 | $148,490 | — |
| Florida | 10 | $104,730 | $123,830 | 2,790 |
| Georgia | 7 | $83,500 | $124,320 | 640 |
| Guam | 1 | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | 1 | — | — | — |
| Illinois | 3 | $133,690 | $166,740 | 1,080 |
| Indiana | 2 | $92,390 | $125,840 | 120 |
| Iowa | 1 | $115,300 | $128,160 | 90 |
| Kansas | 1 | $84,760 | $143,430 | 70 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $42,670 | $98,480 | — |
| Louisiana | 1 | — | — | — |
| Maine | 0 | $143,690 | $158,750 | 110 |
| Maryland | 8 | $122,260 | $132,540 | 810 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $138,420 | $154,280 | — |
| Michigan | 2 | $99,140 | $142,110 | 560 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $128,020 | $135,490 | 550 |
| Missouri | 4 | $126,750 | $150,590 | 450 |
| Montana | 0 | $90,370 | $100,350 | 40 |
| Nebraska | 0 | $117,690 | $122,410 | 140 |
| Nevada | 1 | $141,950 | $174,710 | 510 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $137,920 | $173,530 | 800 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $71,430 | $117,890 | 110 |
| New York | 10 | $135,720 | $168,370 | 3,470 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $107,700 | $123,770 | 240 |
| Ohio | 6 | $105,020 | $123,460 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $105,430 | $122,310 | 140 |
| Oregon | 1 | $138,600 | $159,230 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $117,250 | $132,640 | 900 |
| Puerto Rico | 0 | $38,190 | $45,250 | 130 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | — | — | — |
| South Carolina | 0 | $90,860 | $125,260 | 540 |
| South Dakota | 0 | $116,320 | $120,090 | — |
| Tennessee | 3 | $100,490 | $121,130 | 700 |
| Texas | 5 | $102,140 | $121,800 | 2,030 |
| Utah | 1 | $81,060 | $121,780 | 280 |
| Virginia | 8 | $108,250 | $131,620 | 280 |
| Washington | 4 | $137,180 | $160,420 | 540 |
| West Virginia | 2 | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | 0 | $77,640 | $126,830 | 370 |
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FAQ
Elevator Mechanic pay and training: quick answers
How much do elevator mechanics make?
As of the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15, elevator mechanics in the United States earned an average (mean) of $109,820 a year across all experience levels, with a median of $109,910; the entry-level / bottom 10% figure (10th percentile) was $59,270 and the top 10% earned more than $158,890.
What is entry-level pay for elevator mechanics?
BLS does not publish a starting wage. The closest federal figure is the 10th percentile, which we label entry-level / bottom 10%: $59,270 a year nationally in the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. The median is $109,910.
Which states pay elevator mechanics the most?
By BLS average (mean) annual wage, the top states are Nevada ($141,910), New Jersey ($138,440), California ($137,670), in the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
How many elevator mechanic training programs are listed?
We list 128 in 38 states: 128 registered apprenticeship sponsors from the DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file. Listings are matched from public files and are not endorsements.
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-4021.00 Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.