The average salary for an elevator mechanic in the United States is around $84,990 per year.
Avg Salary
Elevator mechanics earn an average yearly salary of $84,990.
Wages typically start from $44,620 and go up to $124,150.
25% above national average Updated in 2019
Elevator mechanic earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:
$59.69 per hour
$124,150 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:
$50.35 per hour
$104,730 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:
$40.86 per hour
$84,990 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:
$29.08 per hour
$60,480 per year
10th percentile
Starting level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:
$21.45 per hour
$44,620 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Elevator mechanic salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $97,670 |
| Minnesota | $94,060 |
| Hawaii | $90,430 |
| Kansas | $87,380 |
| Michigan | $87,310 |
| Maryland | $87,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,230 |
| District of Columbia | $85,930 |
| Idaho | $85,270 |
| New York | $84,820 |
| Iowa | $84,440 |
| Montana | $83,270 |
| Arizona | $81,920 |
| California | $80,690 |
| Indiana | $79,660 |
| Oklahoma | $78,330 |
| Colorado | $76,760 |
| Ohio | $75,660 |
| Texas | $74,740 |
| Delaware | $74,310 |
| New Mexico | $73,100 |
| New Jersey | $70,890 |
| Tennessee | $68,890 |
| Utah | $68,800 |
| Missouri | $68,630 |
| West Virginia | $68,540 |
| Rhode Island | $68,240 |
| North Carolina | $67,940 |
| Alabama | $65,590 |
| Arkansas | $65,160 |
| South Carolina | $63,700 |
| Virginia | $61,400 |
| Maine | $61,370 |
| Florida | $60,430 |
| Wisconsin | $59,690 |
| Kentucky | $58,820 |
| Georgia | $52,340 |
| Louisiana | $35,550 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,650 |
| Nevada | $131,780 |
| Washington | $114,740 |
| Massachusetts | $112,330 |
| Oregon | $105,980 |
| Illinois | $100,970 |
How do elevator mechanic salaries compare to similar careers?
Elevator mechanics earn 17% more than similar careers in the United States.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Power plant operator salary | $82K |
| Aviation inspector salary | $76K |
| Commercial diver salary | $50K |
| Radio mechanic salary | $55K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)