How much does a door repairer make?
a year · about $27 an hour
A typical door repairer in the United States makes $55,720 a year, about $27 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
They inspect a doorway, then use hand and power tools to fix or install springs, tracks, motors, or safety sensors. They adjust the door so it opens and closes properly, then complete a work order.
Did you know? U.S. automatic doors make about 50 billion safe openings and closings each year—an astonishing number of trips through doorways!
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $38,490 and $78,260How do you become one?
In the U.S., most door repairers start with a high school diploma or GED, then learn on the job; apprenticeships such as Overhead Door Installer are another route. Automatic-door specialists can take AAADM training and certification.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, experience, in-demand skills, and training or credentials can help door repairers earn more. Pay also differs by employer, location, job difficulty or specialty, and hours; overtime or shift premiums may add pay.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New Jersey ($67,150), lowest in Oklahoma ($46,100).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $38,490 | $55,720 | $78,260 | about 27,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $67,150 | about 1,000 |
| Illinois | $65,090 | about 2,000 |
| Colorado | $62,460 | about 570 |
| Indiana | $60,560 | about 780 |
| New York | $60,560 | about 1,000 |
Official definition: Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
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.onetonline.org/link/details/49-9011.00
- www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/49-9011.00
- www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-occupations/listings?occupationCode=49-901
- www.aaadm.com/
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes499011.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY