Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in New York

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.

NY Median Salary
$124,530/yr
+17% vs. national
National Median
$106,580/yr
NY Employment
3,710
Elevator & Escalator Mechanics employed
NY Sponsors
11
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 New York: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered elevator & escalator mechanic apprenticeship in New York 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.

New York pay vs. national

Median elevator & escalator mechanic wages in New York are $124,530/year, +17% above the national median of $106,580. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New York has 11 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 — New York-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New York Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$64,180
Median
$124,530
90th pct
$164,520
Middle 50% of workers earn $96,190$137,140

Current Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in New York

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

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

Organization City County
Loc. #35 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jatc Albany
Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Lu #14 Jatc Buffalo
Vertical Transportation Experts, Llc Deer Park
D And D Elevator Maintenance, Inc. Elmsford
All-Ways Elevator, Inc Hauppauge
Elevator Constructors Local #1 Jac Long Island City
Jatc Of The Elevator Industry Long Island City
Lcd Elevator Repair, Inc Mineola
Local #138 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Ja Poughkeepsie
Intl Union Of Elevator Constr. Jatc Lo. 27 (Roch) Rochester
Local #62 Int'L Union Of Elevator Constructors Jac Syracuse
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Elevator & Escalator Mechanic Apprenticeship in New York

Program availability in New York is moderate: 11 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 do Elevator & Escalator Mechanics earn in New York?
Elevator & Escalator Mechanics in New York earn a median salary of $124,530/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is above the national median of $106,580 for the trade.
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.
Is an apprenticeship better than trade school for Elevator & Escalator Mechanics?
The key difference: apprenticeships pay you during training while trade schools charge tuition. Many employers prefer apprenticeship-trained Elevator & Escalator Mechanics, but trade school can give you a head start on the classroom requirements.
How do I find an Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprenticeship in New York?
Contact one of the 11 Elevator & Escalator Mechanic-adjacent registered sponsors in New York (listed below), or search apprenticeship.gov for current openings. Local union halls, community colleges, and the state apprenticeship agency are good first stops.
How much do Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New York, a first-year Elevator & Escalator Mechanic apprentice might earn around $62,265/yr (roughly half the $124,530 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.