Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for elevator and escalator installers and repairers in the United States was $109,910 ($52.84 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,270 | $28.49 |
| 25th | $79,290 | $38.12 |
| Median | $109,910 | $52.84 |
| 75th | $135,720 | $65.25 |
| 90th | $158,890 | $76.39 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 47-4021
- Total U.S. employment: 23,790
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $103,700 | $49.86 | -5.7% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $61,530 | $29.58 | -44.0% | 60 |
| California | $141,180 | $67.88 | +28.5% | 1,910 |
| Colorado | $123,360 | $59.31 | +12.2% | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $122,570 | $58.93 | +11.5% | 0 |
| Florida | $104,730 | $50.35 | -4.7% | 2,790 |
| Georgia | $83,500 | $40.14 | -24.0% | 640 |
| Illinois | $133,690 | $64.27 | +21.6% | 1,080 |
| Indiana | $92,390 | $44.42 | -15.9% | 120 |
| Iowa | $115,300 | $55.43 | +4.9% | 90 |
| Kansas | $84,760 | $40.75 | -22.9% | 70 |
| Kentucky | $42,670 | $20.51 | -61.2% | 0 |
| Maine | $143,690 | $69.08 | +30.7% | 110 |
| Maryland | $122,260 | $58.78 | +11.2% | 810 |
| Massachusetts | $138,420 | $66.55 | +25.9% | 0 |
| Michigan | $99,140 | $47.67 | -9.8% | 560 |
| Minnesota | $128,020 | $61.55 | +16.5% | 550 |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | 80 |
| Missouri | $126,750 | $60.94 | +15.3% | 450 |
| Montana | $90,370 | $43.45 | -17.8% | 40 |
| Nebraska | $117,690 | $56.58 | +7.1% | 140 |
| Nevada | $141,950 | $68.25 | +29.2% | 510 |
| New Jersey | $137,920 | $66.31 | +25.5% | 800 |
| New Mexico | $71,430 | $34.34 | -35.0% | 110 |
| New York | $135,720 | $65.25 | +23.5% | 3,470 |
| North Carolina | $107,700 | $51.78 | -2.0% | 240 |
| Ohio | $105,020 | $50.49 | -4.4% | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $105,430 | $50.69 | -4.1% | 140 |
| Oregon | $138,600 | $66.64 | +26.1% | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,250 | $56.37 | +6.7% | 900 |
| South Carolina | $90,860 | $43.68 | -17.3% | 540 |
| South Dakota | $116,320 | $55.92 | +5.8% | 0 |
| Tennessee | $100,490 | $48.31 | -8.6% | 700 |
| Texas | $102,140 | $49.11 | -7.1% | 2,030 |
| Utah | $81,060 | $38.97 | -26.2% | 280 |
| Virginia | $108,250 | $52.04 | -1.5% | 280 |
| Washington | $137,180 | $65.95 | +24.8% | 540 |
| Wisconsin | $77,640 | $37.33 | -29.4% | 370 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
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- Customer Service Representatives — $44,770/yr
- Office Clerks, General — $45,010/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for elevator and escalator installers and repairers?
The median annual wage for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $109,910 ($52.84 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays elevator and escalator installers and repairers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many elevator and escalator installers and repairers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 23,790 elevator and escalator installers and repairers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do elevator and escalator installers and repairers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $52.84. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.