Elevator Installer / Repair Salary.
Across 83 U.S. cities.
$82,000
national median salary
$62,000 to $108,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$111,000
San Jose, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$86,000
Portland, ME
Lowest Paying
$63,000
Charleston, WV
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
The average Elevator Installer / Repair salary in the United States is $82,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $62,000 at the 25th percentile to $108,000 at the 75th. San Jose pays the most at $111,000, while Portland offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments. Elevator mechanics consistently rank among the highest-paid trades due to the extensive apprenticeship, licensing requirements, and safety-critical nature of the work.
Elevator Installer / Repair salary by city
Skills that increase Elevator Installer / Repair pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for Elevator Installer / Repairs based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $11,480 to your annual compensation.
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What you should know
Elevator mechanics consistently rank among the highest-paid trades due to the extensive apprenticeship, licensing requirements, and safety-critical nature of the work. Technicians specializing in modernization of older hydraulic and traction systems earn top rates. Union IUEC membership provides some of the strongest wage and benefit packages in the entire construction industry.
Elevator apprentices start at $40,000 to $50,000 during their four year program. Journeyman mechanics earn $62,000 to $90,000, while adjusters and modernization specialists reach $85,000 to $115,000. Elevator consultants and construction supervisors command $110,000 to $150,000 at major elevator companies.
IUEC union benefits are among the best in any trade, adding $25,000 to $40,000 annually in health insurance, pension, and annuity contributions. Overtime is common during new construction pushes and can add $10,000 to $20,000 per year.