Mechanical Door Repairers
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
Also called: Automatic Door Mechanic, Automatic Door Technician, Commercial Door Installer, Commercial Installer, Commercial Service Technician (Commercial Service Tech), Door Closer Mechanic
Median pay
$55,720
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$38,490 – $78,260
People employed
27,120
Holland code
RCI
Realistic · Conventional · Investigative
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Are you OK working outdoors in all kinds of weather?
- 2.Do you prefer doing your own work rather than directing others?
- 3.Are you OK being on your feet and moving most of the day?
- 4.Are you OK working more than 40 hours a week?
- 5.Are you OK with physical risk, such as hazardous equipment or conditions, with proper training?
- 6.Do you want a lot of freedom to make your own decisions?
The hard parts
- Work outdoors in all weather
- Long hours on your feet
- Tight deadlines are common
Mechanical Door Repairers pay by state
Annual median pay by state (45 states with published data). Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
What mechanical door repairers do
- 01Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
- 02Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
- 03Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
- 04Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
- 05Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
- 06Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
Skills that matter most
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Active Learning
Knowledge
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical
- English Language
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
Education and first steps
O*NET has no education survey data for this job.
How people get started
- Usually needs a high school diploma (O*NET Job Zone 2).
- Related work experience: none.
- On-the-job training: over 3 months, up to and including 6 months.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
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