How much does a elevator repairer make?
Answer: A typical elevator repairer in the United States makes $109,910 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 24,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Elevator repairer pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $59,270 | $109,910 | $158,890 | about 24,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $141,950 | about 510 |
| California | $141,180 | about 2,000 |
| New Jersey | $137,920 | about 800 |
| Washington | $137,180 | about 540 |
| New York | $135,720 | about 3,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, experience and in-demand skills or licenses can affect pay; so can the employer, industry, and location. Overtime for emergencies and extra skills such as welding can also make a difference.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a elevator repairer do?
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
What's a typical day like?
They inspect elevators, grease moving parts, replace worn pieces, and test controls to find faults. When a breakdown happens, they use tools to repair the lift and keep records of the work.
How to get this job
In the United States, finish high school, then usually enter a four-year apprenticeship with classroom lessons and paid job training. Most states require a license, so check the rules where you plan to work.
Vocational school or a few years' experience (preparation level 3 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
In the United States, elevator repairers may be on call 24 hours a day in case an elevator needs an emergency repair.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/Construction-and-Extraction/Elevator-installers-and-repairers.ht
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/print/elevator-installers-and-repair
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY