How much does an elevator mechanic make?
Typical yearly pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in the United States.
median pay per year, about $9,159 a month or $52.84 an hour.
That's more than 81% of the 100 jobs in our salary guide, ranking #20 of 100.
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| Elevator mechanic | $109,910 |
| Financial advisor | $105,070 |
| Physical therapist | $102,760 |
| Civil engineer | $100,840 |
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How much does an elevator mechanic make per hour?
About $52.84 an hour, if you spread the median yearly pay over a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks a year. Actual hourly pay varies with overtime, shift work and location.
Becoming an elevator mechanic
The U.S. Department of Labor's career profile covers the training, licenses and day-to-day tasks for this job.
How to become an elevator mechanic
About this number
This is the national median wage for the occupation “Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers” (code 47-4021.00) from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025 release, as published on O*NET OnLine. The median is the middle value: half of workers earn more, half earn less.