Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Maryland

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.

MD Median Salary
$119,200/yr
+12% vs. national
National Median
$106,580/yr
MD Employment
1,200
Elevator & Escalator Mechanics employed
MD Sponsors
7
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 Maryland: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship in Maryland 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.

Maryland pay vs. national

Median elevator & escalator mechanic wages in Maryland are $119,200/year, +12% above the national median of $106,580. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Maryland has 7 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 — Maryland-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Maryland Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$77,540
Median
$119,200
90th pct
$128,500
Middle 50% of workers earn $92,220$119,800

Current Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Maryland

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

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

Organization City County
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, LOCAL NO. 7 JAC Baltimore
International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local No. 7, J.A.C. Baltimore Baltimore County
(PHL) Elevator Constructors JAC (LU 5) Chester Philadelphia County
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS, LOCAL NO. 10 JAC Lanham
International Union of Elevator Constructors LOCAL 10 Lanham Prince George'S County
DELAWARE ELEVATOR, INC. Salisbury
Delaware Elevator Salisbury Wicomico County
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Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Maryland

With 7 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Maryland's Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship landscape is limited. Candidates should also consider nearby states or contact national union offices for referrals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Elevator & Escalator Mechanics make in Maryland?
Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in Maryland earn a median salary of $119,200/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $106,580 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic through apprenticeship?
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.
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.
How do I find an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship in Maryland?
Our directory surfaces 7 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-related registered sponsors in Maryland. 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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $59,600/yr in Maryland). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the 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.