Elevator Mechanic programs in California
3 listed elevator mechanic programs in California, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $137,670Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $74,670Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $141,180Median pay (state)
- $173,920Top 10% earn over
1,910 jobs in California · 3 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Elevator Mechanic pay in California
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $74,670 | $120,900 | $141,180 | $161,230 | $173,920 | $137,670 | 1,910 |
| United States | $59,270 | $79,290 | $109,910 | $135,720 | $158,890 | $109,820 | 23,790 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,980 | $169,190 | $173,920 | $174,530 | $201,180 | $165,220 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $84,920 | $166,940 | $168,270 | $174,820 | $196,370 | $159,150 | 370 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $74,670 | $110,120 | $140,600 | $154,440 | $160,540 | $130,610 | 850 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $68,840 | $98,000 | $140,250 | $157,240 | $161,190 | $127,440 | 170 |
| Fresno, CA | $61,410 | $74,200 | $126,110 | $167,510 | $172,670 | $120,550 | 50 |
Programs
Listed programs in California
Every elevator mechanic program we matched in California. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevators Local 8 JATC | San Francisco, CA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| IUEC Local 8 JATC | San Francisco, CA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Southern California Elevator Constructor JATC | Glendora, CA | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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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.