SOC 47-4021 · May 2025 · United States
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers across the United States is $109,910 per year, measured over 23,790 jobs. The highest state median is in Maine, at $143,690.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 236.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Maine pays $143,690 and Kentucky pays $42,670.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $143,690 | 110 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $141,950 | 510 | |
| 3 | California | $141,180 | 1,910 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $138,600 | 230 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $138,420 | — | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $137,920 | 800 | |
| 7 | Washington | $137,180 | 540 | |
| 8 | New York | $135,720 | 3,470 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $133,690 | 1,080 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $128,020 | 550 |
States with the most Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 3,470 | $135,720 | |
| 2 | Florida | 2,790 | $104,730 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,030 | $102,140 | |
| 4 | California | 1,910 | $141,180 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 1,080 | $133,690 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 900 | $117,250 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 810 | $122,260 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 800 | $137,920 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 700 | $100,490 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 690 | $105,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $173,920 | 70 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $168,270 | 370 |
| 3 | Boston | $150,120 | — |
| 4 | Chicago | $146,580 | 850 |
| 5 | Las Vegas | $141,920 | 410 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $140,600 | 850 |
| 7 | San Diego | $140,250 | 170 |
| 8 | Seattle | $138,880 | 290 |
| 9 | Portland | $138,600 | 240 |
| 10 | Spokane | $138,100 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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