SOC 47-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers — Omaha
Omaha, NE-IA
At $117,690, median pay for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in Omaha, NE tracks the national median of $109,910 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $117,690, median pay for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in Omaha, NE tracks the national median of $109,910 closely. Pay ranges from under $63,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $122,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,800 to $122,410.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.48 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 565 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 42nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,920 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $75,800 | −31.0% |
| Median (50th) | $117,690 | +7.1% |
| 75th | $122,410 | +11.4% |
| 90th | $122,410 | +11.4% |
| Mean | $103,950 | −5.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Omaha run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $117,690 goes as far as $130,622 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$117,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$130,622US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $117,690 a year, 7.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,920 to $122,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in Omaha, NE?
The median annual wage is $117,690, or $56.58 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 Omaha, NE is 7.1% 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 Omaha, NE earns more than $122,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,920 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Omaha, NE. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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