Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada

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.

NV Median Salary
$137,950/yr
+29% vs. national
National Median
$106,580/yr
NV 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 Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship in Nevada 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.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median elevator & escalator mechanic wages in Nevada are $137,950/year, +29% above the national median of $106,580. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nevada 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 — Nevada-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nevada Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$106,010
Median
$137,950
90th pct
$166,550
Middle 50% of workers earn $106,030$151,410

Current Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

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

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

Organization City County
ELEVATORS LOCAL 18 JATC Las Vegas Clark County
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Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada

Nevada has only 1 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsors in our directory — program slots may be competitive and early applications give the best shot at placement. Direct outreach to union halls in the state's largest cities often matters more than formal application windows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Elevator & Escalator Mechanics earn in Nevada?
Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in Nevada earn a median salary of $137,950/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $106,580 for the trade.
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 Nevada?
Contact one of the 1 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsor in Nevada (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
Do Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Nevada, a first-year Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentice might earn around $68,975/yr (roughly half the $137,950 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.