Elevator Mechanic Salary (2025)
Specialty · SOC Code 47-4021 · 4-year apprenticeship
National Salary Range
Elevator Mechanic salaries range from $85,102 to $139,652 median across cities, depending on location, union membership, and experience level.
Elevator Mechanic Salary by City
| City | Median | Range (10th-90th) | COL-Adjusted | Grade | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $139,652 | $87,065 – $206,654 | $73,501 | B | 9,726 |
| Boston, MA | $126,690 | $75,404 – $180,513 | $83,349 | A | 10,121 |
| Seattle, WA | $124,851 | $78,737 – $177,383 | $83,793 | A | 6,580 |
| New York, NY | $120,570 | $71,738 – $180,698 | $64,476 | B | 13,865 |
| Portland, OR | $120,509 | $77,755 – $177,712 | $92,699 | A | 7,939 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $113,878 | $70,332 – $175,293 | $109,498 | A | 6,303 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $112,984 | $66,841 – $169,536 | $68,063 | B | 13,227 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $110,300 | $65,639 – $169,211 | $95,913 | A | 7,962 |
| Detroit, MI | $108,274 | $64,628 – $155,790 | $121,656 | A | 3,813 |
| Dallas, TX | $106,807 | $64,049 – $158,817 | $104,713 | A | 7,162 |
| Houston, TX | $106,227 | $66,693 – $159,916 | $110,653 | A | 3,856 |
| Chicago, IL | $105,504 | $65,148 – $157,014 | $98,602 | A | 7,060 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,268 | $62,391 – $149,027 | $98,366 | A | 7,804 |
| Denver, CO | $103,186 | $63,966 – $155,748 | $80,614 | A | 4,969 |
| Kansas City, MO | $103,000 | $62,906 – $155,084 | $109,574 | A | 6,038 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $100,080 | $61,893 – $145,906 | $109,978 | A | 4,287 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $98,981 | $62,220 – $141,688 | $96,098 | A | 6,394 |
| Nashville, TN | $97,615 | $57,835 – $141,896 | $94,772 | A | 4,702 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $97,600 | $59,434 – $150,657 | $93,846 | A | 6,110 |
| Miami, FL | $96,752 | $61,177 – $137,442 | $79,305 | A | 5,332 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $95,647 | $61,586 – $135,299 | $99,632 | A | 5,299 |
| Columbus, OH | $95,477 | $61,568 – $146,749 | $102,663 | A | 4,370 |
| St. Louis, MO | $94,596 | $56,639 – $139,462 | $105,107 | A | 3,619 |
| Atlanta, GA | $94,513 | $58,873 – $135,000 | $89,163 | A | 4,858 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $94,491 | $56,956 – $145,535 | $102,708 | A | 4,689 |
| Charlotte, NC | $94,453 | $56,159 – $139,438 | $96,381 | A | 3,522 |
| Raleigh, NC | $93,293 | $55,284 – $137,031 | $93,293 | A | 5,113 |
| New Orleans, LA | $87,397 | $55,126 – $130,754 | $91,997 | A | 5,706 |
| Tampa, FL | $87,021 | $55,925 – $123,508 | $86,159 | A | 6,262 |
| San Antonio, TX | $85,102 | $52,573 – $120,360 | $94,558 | A | 5,909 |
About Elevator Mechanic Pay
Elevator Mechanics earn a national median salary of $103,991 based on 2025 BLS occupational wage data. The highest-paying city for this trade is San Francisco at $139,652 median, while San Antonio offers the lowest at $85,102.
Becoming a elevator mechanic typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) can expect around $87,065, while master-level tradespeople (90th percentile) earn $206,654 or more. With 18% wage growth over the past 5 years, this trade is growing faster than average.
See how this compares to other trades on our highest paying trades ranking, or browse the best cities for trade workers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for elevator mechanics is $103,991 based on 2025 BLS data. Pay ranges from $85,102 to $139,652 depending on city, experience, and union status.
San Francisco offers the highest median pay for elevator mechanics at $139,652. However, cost of living matters — the COL-adjusted pay may tell a different story. Check our city-by-city breakdown above.
With a Trade Pay Score of A and 18% wage growth over 5 years, elevator mechanic is growing faster than many occupations. There are approximately 192,597 jobs nationwide across 30 metro areas.
Becoming a elevator mechanic typically requires a 4-year apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Entry-level pay starts around $87,065 (10th percentile).
Wage data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. Trade Pay Scores are a composite of median wage vs. metro income, wage growth, job demand, and COL-adjusted pay.