Elevator mechanic earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:

$77.13 per hour

$160,420 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:

$73.73 per hour

$153,370 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:

$65.95 per hour

$137,180 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:

$48.42 per hour

$100,710 per year

10th percentile

Starting level elevator mechanic earnings begin at:

$36.60 per hour

$76,120 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Elevator mechanic salary by state

State Name Average Salary
Michigan $99,140
Connecticut $97,670
Indiana $92,390
South Carolina $90,860
Hawaii $90,430
Montana $90,370
Idaho $85,270
Kansas $84,760
Georgia $83,500
Arizona $81,920
Utah $81,060
Wisconsin $77,640
Delaware $74,310
New Mexico $71,430
West Virginia $68,540
Rhode Island $68,240
Arkansas $61,530
Kentucky $42,670
Louisiana $35,550
Puerto Rico $27,650
Maine $143,690
Nevada $141,950
California $141,180
Oregon $138,600
Massachusetts $138,420
New Jersey $137,920
Washington $137,180
New York $135,720
Illinois $133,690
Minnesota $128,020
Missouri $126,750
Colorado $123,360
District of Columbia $122,570
Maryland $122,260
Nebraska $117,690
Pennsylvania $117,250
South Dakota $116,320
Iowa $115,300
Virginia $108,250
North Carolina $107,700
Oklahoma $105,430
Ohio $105,020
Florida $104,730
Alabama $103,700
Texas $102,140
Tennessee $100,490

How do elevator mechanic salaries compare to similar careers?

Elevator mechanics earn 18% more than similar careers in Washington. On average, they make less than power plant operators but more than hydroelectric plant technicians.

Career Median Salary
Power plant operator salary $132K
Elevator mechanic salary $137K
Aviation inspector salary $104K
Avionics technician salary $91K
Aircraft mechanic salary $99K
Hydroelectric plant technician salary $89K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)