Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary by State
Also called: Elevator Installers and Repairers
The national median pay for elevator and escalator installers and repairers is $109,910 a year. By state, it ranges from $42,670 in Kentucky to $143,690 in Maine.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $59,270
- 25th percentile
- $79,290
- Median
- $109,910
- 75th percentile
- $135,720
- Top 10%
- $158,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 23,790 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $143,690 | +31% | $79,300 | $158,750 | 110 |
| 2 | Nevada | $141,950 | +29% | $102,920 | $174,710 | 510 |
| 3 | California | $141,180 | +28% | $74,670 | $173,920 | 1,910 |
| 4 | Oregon | $138,600 | +26% | $76,440 | $159,230 | 230 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $138,420 | +26% | $78,600 | $154,280 | Not published |
| 6 | New Jersey | $137,920 | +25% | $89,410 | $173,530 | 800 |
| 7 | Washington | $137,180 | +25% | $76,120 | $160,420 | 540 |
| 8 | New York | $135,720 | +23% | $78,180 | $168,370 | 3,470 |
| 9 | Illinois | $133,690 | +22% | $67,460 | $166,740 | 1,080 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $128,020 | +16% | $64,940 | $135,490 | 550 |
| 11 | Missouri | $126,750 | +15% | $76,980 | $150,590 | 450 |
| 12 | Colorado | $123,360 | +12% | $46,060 | $135,810 | 530 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $122,570 | +12% | $65,870 | $148,490 | Not published |
| 14 | Maryland | $122,260 | +11% | $78,620 | $132,540 | 810 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $117,690 | +7% | $62,150 | $122,410 | 140 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $117,250 | +7% | $63,280 | $132,640 | 900 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $116,320 | +6% | $83,270 | $120,090 | Not published |
| 18 | Iowa | $115,300 | +5% | $65,470 | $128,160 | 90 |
| 19 | Virginia | $108,250 | −2% | $50,220 | $131,620 | 280 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $107,700 | −2% | $46,710 | $123,770 | 240 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $105,430 | −4% | $36,110 | $122,310 | 140 |
| 22 | Ohio | $105,020 | −4% | $56,860 | $123,460 | 690 |
| 23 | Florida | $104,730 | −5% | $58,440 | $123,830 | 2,790 |
| 24 | Alabama | $103,700 | −6% | $73,010 | $113,550 | 170 |
| 25 | Texas | $102,140 | −7% | $55,820 | $121,800 | 2,030 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $100,490 | −9% | $59,520 | $121,130 | 700 |
| 27 | Michigan | $99,140 | −10% | $47,820 | $142,110 | 560 |
| 28 | Indiana | $92,390 | −16% | $58,450 | $125,840 | 120 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $90,860 | −17% | $60,450 | $125,260 | 540 |
| 30 | Montana | $90,370 | −18% | $60,380 | $100,350 | 40 |
| 31 | Kansas | $84,760 | −23% | $49,550 | $143,430 | 70 |
| 32 | Georgia | $83,500 | −24% | $34,270 | $124,320 | 640 |
| 33 | Utah | $81,060 | −26% | $61,930 | $121,780 | 280 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $77,640 | −29% | $48,620 | $126,830 | 370 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $71,430 | −35% | $42,640 | $117,890 | 110 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $61,530 | −44% | $37,870 | $106,860 | 60 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $42,670 | −61% | $39,420 | $98,480 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary questions
Which state pays elevator and escalator installers and repairers the most?
Maine, with a median of $143,690 a year (+31% vs. the national median of $109,910). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays elevator and escalator installers and repairers the least?
Kentucky, with a median of $42,670 a year (−61% vs. national).
Where do most elevator and escalator installers and repairers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,470, with a median of $135,720.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.