How much does a door repairer make?
Answer: A typical door repairer in the United States makes $55,720 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 27,000 people work in this job. About the same as 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
Door 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $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 |
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.
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 door repairer do?
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
What's a typical day like?
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.
How to get this job
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.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.
Did you know?
U.S. automatic doors make about 50 billion safe openings and closings each year—an astonishing number of trips through doorways!
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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.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