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Elevator Installer Salary in 2026

Install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, and other lifting mechanisms.

Median Salary

$92,000

$7,667/mo

Entry Level

$58,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$118,000

experienced

Job Growth

+7%

10-yr outlook

Elevator Installer Overview

Install, repair, and maintain elevators, escalators, and other lifting mechanisms.

Education

Apprenticeship

Experience

4-5 years

Industry

Trades

Total Jobs (US)

30K

5-Year Growth

+5%

Category

Trades

Hourly Rate

$44.23/hr

Monthly Pay

$7,667

Elevator Installer Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Elevator Installer salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Elevator Installer Salary

$98,000

$8,167/month · $3,769/biweekly · $47.12/hr

Elevator Installer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Elevator Installer field.

25th Percentile$71,600
$72K
Median (50th)$92,000
$92K
75th Percentile$105,000
$105K
90th Percentile$128,000
$128K
Top Earners$138,000
$138K

Entry-level Elevator Installers earn around $58,000, while the top 10% earn $128,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Elevator Installers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$109,000+$17,000
New York$106,000+$14,000
Massachusetts$103,000+$11,000
New Jersey$101,000+$9,000
Illinois$96,000+$4,000

Top Paying Cities for Elevator Installers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
New York$109,000+$17,000
Los Angeles$103,000+$11,000
Boston$103,000+$11,000
Newark$99,000+$7,000
Chicago$97,000+$5,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Elevator SystemsElectrical WorkHydraulicsSafety CodesTroubleshooting

Certifications

State License

Elevator Installer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Elevator Installer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$58,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$88,000

3-7 years

Senior

$118,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$138,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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