Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship
National Wage Spread
Annual wages for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics across all experience levels, nationwide.
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Wages by State
Median annual wage for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics by state, sorted highest to lowest.
| State | Median Wage | vs. National | Employment | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $150,600 | +41% | — | 216 |
| Maine | $138,520 | +30% | 130 | 370 |
| Nevada | $137,950 | +29% | — | 119 |
| California | $137,340 | +29% | 2,830 | 1375 |
| Oregon | $135,620 | +27% | — | 249 |
| New Jersey | $134,590 | +26% | 410 | 2555 |
| Massachusetts | $134,360 | +26% | 500 | 849 |
| Washington | $133,030 | +25% | 1,170 | 434 |
| Illinois | $130,070 | +22% | 970 | 959 |
| District of Columbia | $125,030 | +17% | — | 145 |
| New York | $124,530 | +17% | 3,710 | 823 |
| Missouri | $123,710 | +16% | — | 1231 |
| Kansas | $121,500 | +14% | 70 | 515 |
| Maryland | $119,200 | +12% | 1,200 | 695 |
| Colorado | $117,770 | +10% | 380 | 963 |
| Minnesota | $117,760 | +10% | 480 | 495 |
| Michigan | $114,570 | +7% | 660 | 1559 |
| Indiana | $113,710 | +7% | 130 | 1307 |
| Arizona | $110,500 | +4% | — | 669 |
| Iowa | $107,010 | +0% | 190 | 1537 |
| Pennsylvania | $106,140 | -0% | 680 | 1844 |
| Florida | $103,400 | -3% | 2,100 | 1447 |
| Virginia | $102,720 | -4% | 590 | 2435 |
| Oklahoma | $102,620 | -4% | 100 | 249 |
| North Carolina | $102,310 | -4% | 390 | 1189 |
| Tennessee | $97,150 | -9% | 670 | 802 |
| Texas | $94,550 | -11% | 1,360 | 1964 |
| Alabama | $89,750 | -16% | 260 | 664 |
| Montana | $84,550 | -21% | 60 | 776 |
| Delaware | $84,120 | -21% | 40 | 518 |
| Utah | $78,680 | -26% | 230 | 436 |
| South Carolina | $71,350 | -33% | 330 | 1114 |
| Ohio | $70,290 | -34% | 150 | 805 |
| Georgia | $67,510 | -37% | 510 | 568 |
| Arkansas | $60,220 | -43% | 100 | 404 |
| Wisconsin | $57,470 | -46% | 250 | 1308 |
| Kentucky | $43,500 | -59% | 210 | 642 |
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Overview
The Elevator & Escalator Mechanic trade offers a median salary of $106,580/yr nationally, accessible through a 4-year apprenticeship that pays you while you train. It's one of the clearest earn-while-you-learn propositions in the American labor market.
Looking ahead, Elevator & Escalator Mechanic employment is expected to grow 5.0% by 2034. About 2,000 openings per year — driven heavily by retirements in an aging workforce — keep demand for apprentices high.
The wage range for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics runs from $54,720 (entry-level markets) to $149,250 (experienced workers in top-paying states). Location, union membership, and specialization all push wages higher.
Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Trade School Programs
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