Elevator Mechanic license in New Jersey
What it takes to hold a Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walkway Mechanic in New Jersey, from the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
- $100Application fee
- 2Registered apprenticeship sponsors
- $137,920Median pay in New Jersey
Requirements
Elevator, Escalator and Moving Walkway Mechanic requirements
| Exam | NAEC CET or NEIEP exam with three years in the trade; age 21+ |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 |
| License fee | $260 |
| Renewal | Every 2 years; 8 continuing-education hours |
The steps
- Apply to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs ($100 application fee).
- NAEC CET or NEIEP exam with three years in the trade; age 21+.
- Keep it current: every 2 years; 8 continuing-education hours.
Check the board before you apply: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Apprenticeships
Registered apprenticeship sponsors in New Jersey
2 registered apprenticeship sponsors in New Jersey match this trade in the DOL partner file. Most of the supervised hours can be earned inside a paid registered apprenticeship; see where to apply for an apprenticeship in New Jersey on RegisteredTradeSchools.com. A listing is not confirmation of current openings.
Pay
What licensed elevator mechanics earn in New Jersey
Median $137,920, bottom 10% $89,410, top 10% $173,530 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Full New Jersey pay breakdown.
Sources
Figures as of BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates (released 2026-05-15) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35 (released 2026-08-27).
- Licensing: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/esc/Applications/Application-to-Become-a-Licensed-Elevator-Escalator-and-Moving-Walkway-Mechanic-through-Grandfathering.pdf, retrieved 2026-11-04.
- Apprenticeship sponsor counts: U.S. DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner sponsors file (CSV), retrieved 2026-11-04. Matched to the trade by keywords in the organization name; the file has no occupation field and no openings status.
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Compiled by the HighPayingTrades Data Team. Items a board does not publish are left out, not estimated. Last checked 2026-11-04.