Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Florida

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.

FL Median Salary
$103,400/yr
-3% vs. national
National Median
$106,580/yr
FL Employment
2,100
Elevator & Escalator Mechanics employed
FL Sponsors
10
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 Florida: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship in Florida 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.

Florida pay vs. national

Median elevator & escalator mechanic wages in Florida are $103,400/year, -3% below the national median of $106,580. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Florida has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors 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 — Florida-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Florida Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$57,010
Median
$103,400
90th pct
$121,620
Middle 50% of workers earn $74,530$108,630

Current Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Florida

No elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Florida. 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 Florida

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

Organization City County
Florida Elevator Maintenance and Repair, LLC dba Everything Elevator Bonita Springs
Eletech Elevator Company, LLC Jacksonville
International Union of Elevator Constructors LU 49 JAC Jacksonville Duval County
Armstrong Elevator Apprenticeship Program, INJ Largo Pinellas County
Dade Elevator Inspections, Inc. Miami
INTERNAT'L UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (IUEC) LU#71 JAC Miami Miami-Dade County
3Phase Excel Elevator LLC Miramar
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local 124 Pensacola Escambia County
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (IUEC) Local - 139 Sanford Seminole County
International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC) LU74 JAC Tampa Hillsborough County
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Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Florida

Program availability in Florida is moderate: 10 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-related sponsors in our directory. Candidates in major cities will find multiple options; those in smaller markets may need to commute or relocate within the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Elevator & Escalator Mechanic salary in Florida?
The median annual wage for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in Florida is $103,400 as of May 2024. Wages range from $57,010 at the 10th percentile to $121,620 at the 90th percentile.
What is the length of an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship program?
A typical Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
Should I do an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship or go to 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 Florida?
Our directory surfaces 10 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-related registered sponsors in Florida. 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.
Do Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Florida, a first-year Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentice might earn around $51,700/yr (roughly half the $103,400 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.