SOC 47-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers — Glens Falls
Glens Falls, NY · 3 metro areas compared
In Glens Falls, NY the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is $124,580 a year, which is 13.3% higher than the national figure of $109,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Glens Falls, NY the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is $124,580 a year, which is 13.3% higher than the national figure of $109,910. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $65,150 and $124,580. The lowest tenth earn under $64,230, while the highest tenth earn more than $147,590.
Within the state, New York records the highest median at $136,000. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 17th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,230 | −41.6% |
| 25th | $65,150 | −40.7% |
| Median (50th) | $124,580 | +13.3% |
| 75th | $124,580 | +13.3% |
| 90th | $147,590 | +34.3% |
| Mean | $105,860 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Glens Falls run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $124,580 buys what $115,459 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,459US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,580 a year, 13.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,230 to $147,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $136,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in Glens Falls, NY?
The median annual wage is $124,580, or $59.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $109,910, so pay in Glens Falls, NY is 13.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Glens Falls, NY earns more than $147,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $136,000 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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