Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Arizona

Wages, programs & career outlook

Elevator and escalator mechanics install, maintain, and repair the vertical transport systems in office buildings, hospitals, and apartment towers. It's a small, specialized trade with strict safety certification and strong union representation.

AZ Median Salary
$110,500/yr
+4% vs. national
National Median
$106,580/yr
AZ Sponsors
1
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
5.0%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
2,000
Nationally, per yr

Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Arizona: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship in Arizona combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Arizona pay vs. national

Median elevator & escalator mechanic wages in Arizona are $110,500/year, +4% above the national median of $106,580. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Arizona has 1 registered apprenticeship sponsor for elevator & escalator mechanic listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.0% job growth for elevator & escalator mechanics nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 2,000 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Arizona-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Arizona Wage Spread

Annual wages for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in Arizona across all experience levels.

10th pct
$55,530
Median
$110,500
90th pct
$133,550
Middle 50% of workers earn $86,650$133,540

Current Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Arizona

No elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Arizona. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Sponsors in Arizona

1 elevator & escalator mechanic-related registered sponsor identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Arizona. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Elevator Constructors Local 140 Phoenix Maricopa County
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Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Arizona

With 1 trade-specific sponsor in our directory, Arizona's Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Elevator & Escalator Mechanic salary in Arizona?
The BLS reports a median wage of $110,500/yr for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in Arizona (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship program?
The standard Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
What's the difference between an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship and trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
Where can I apply for an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship in Arizona?
Our directory surfaces 1 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-related registered sponsor in Arizona. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Arizona, a first-year Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentice might earn around $55,250/yr (roughly half the $110,500 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Elevator & Escalator Mechanics also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.