Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
National median · BLS
$109,910
▲ +3.12%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$109,820
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
23,790
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Pay range for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$59,270
25th
$79,290
Median (50th)
$109,910
75th
$135,720
90th — top pay
$158,890
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
BLS projects employment of elevator and escalator installers and repairers to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 1,900 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
24,700 → 26,100
+1,400 jobs
Projected change
+5.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
1,900
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
No related experience required
On-the-job training
Apprenticeship
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salaries by state
BLS state medians, plus the same figure adjusted for local prices (BEA Regional Price Parities). Tap a state for its full range and H-1B pay.
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Equipment Maintenance4.0
Repairing4.0
Troubleshooting4.0
Critical Thinking3.6
Operations Monitoring3.6
Installation3.5
Quality Control Analysis3.5
Active Listening3.4
Complex Problem Solving3.4
Equipment Selection3.4
Top knowledge areas
Mechanical4.3
Customer and Personal Service3.8
Building and Construction3.6
Public Safety and Security3.6
Computers and Electronics3.4
Mathematics3.3
Engineering and Technology3.2
English Language3.1
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordComputerized maintenance management system CMMSElevator Controls INTERACTScheduling softwareTroubleshooting softwareWORLD Electronics Freedomware
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What elevator and escalator installers and repairers do
Inspect wiring connections, control panel hookups, door installations, and alignments and clearances of cars and hoistways to ensure that equipment will operate properly.
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, moving sidewalks, and dumbwaiters, using hand and power tools, and testing devices such as test lamps, ammeters, and voltmeters.
Disassemble defective units, and repair or replace parts such as locks, gears, cables, and electric wiring.
Check that safety regulations and building codes are met, and complete service reports verifying conformance to standards.
Locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and signal and control systems, using test equipment.
Adjust safety controls, counterweights, door mechanisms, and components such as valves, ratchets, seals, and brake linings.
Read and interpret blueprints to determine the layout of system components, frameworks, and foundations, and to select installation equipment.
Connect car frames to counterweights, using steel cables.
Also called
Elevator MechanicElevator Service MechanicElevator Service Technician (Elevator Service Tech)Elevator Technician (Elevator Tech)Elevator AdjusterElevator ConstructorElevator InstallerElevator Repair and Maintenance Technician (Elevator Repair and Maintenance Tech)Elevator ServicemanElevator Troubleshooter
More job titles for this occupation (21)
Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician (Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Tech)Accessibility Lift Technician (Accessibility Lift Tech)Building ServicemanContract ServicemanElevator BuilderElevator ErectorElevator ExaminerElevator Installation WorkerElevator Lift Technician (Elevator Lift Tech)Elevator RepairerElevator WorkerEscalator InstallerEscalator Maintenance TechnicianEscalator MechanicEscalator Service MechanicFreight Elevator ErectorHydraulic Elevator ConstructorInstallerPlatform Power Technician (Platform Power Tech)Repair Maintenance WorkerTransit Elevator Maintenance Technician
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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