Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Missouri

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.

MO Median Salary
$123,710/yr
+16% vs. national
National Median
$106,580/yr
MO Sponsors
3
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 Missouri: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship in Missouri 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.

Missouri pay vs. national

Median elevator & escalator mechanic wages in Missouri are $123,710/year, +16% above the national median of $106,580. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Missouri has 3 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 — Missouri-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Missouri Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$111,700
Median
$123,710
90th pct
$144,990
Middle 50% of workers earn $121,010$127,060

Current Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Missouri

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

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

Organization City County
COUNTRY HOME ELEVATOR AND STAIR LIFT Brighton Polk County
Elevator Constructors, Local 3 Joint Apprenticeship Program Ellisville St. Louis City
International Union of Elevator Constructors, LU 12 Kansas City Jackson County
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Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Missouri

With 3 trade-specific sponsors in our directory, Missouri'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 Missouri?
The median annual wage for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in Missouri is $123,710 as of May 2024. Wages range from $111,700 at the 10th percentile to $144,990 at the 90th percentile.
How long is an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship?
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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Elevator & Escalator Mechanics combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
How do I find an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship in Missouri?
Our directory surfaces 3 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-related registered sponsors in Missouri. 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?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $61,855/yr in Missouri). 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.