What is the salary of a Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer?

The typical salary range is $74,606 - $149,212 per year.

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What does a typical day look like as a Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer?

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Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Technician (Accessibility and Private Residence Lift Tech), Accessibility Lift Technician (Accessibility Lift Tech), Building Serviceman, Contract Serviceman

ConstructionBachelor's Degree

Job Description

As an Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer, you'll be hands-on, building, installing, fixing, and maintaining complex electric and hydraulic systems for elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters. You'll work in various settings, often dealing with hazardous conditions, using tools to handle controls and parts. This job requires frequent decision-making and strong communication skills for safety and coordination. It's a great fit if you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and are committed to keeping people safe while working with intricate machinery.

Elevator TechnologyVertical TransportationElectrical SystemsHydraulicsConstructionMaintenanceSkilled TradesTechnicalBuildingSkilled Trade

A Day in the Life

Your alarm blares before dawn, but you're already halfway to waking. You grab a quick coffee, then head to the shop. By 6:30 AM, you're reviewing the day's dispatch on a rugged tablet, noting a scheduled inspection at a new office tower and a reported door issue at an older apartment building. You pull your work gloves on, grab your trusty multi-meter, and ensure your toolkit – packed with specialized wrenches, screwdrivers, and diagnostic software – is loaded into the company truck. You exchange a quick, 'Morning, Jim,' with your supervisor before hitting the road.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+5.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

1,900

per year (US)

Jobs today

24,700

in 2025 → 26,100 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

High

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Moderate

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This career is experiencing rapid growth, with an outlook projected to increase by 5.7% through 2035, creating about 1,900 job openings each year. The median annual wage for this role is $109,910. Most people enter this field after earning an Associate's Degree, gaining the specialized knowledge needed for this growing industry.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Apprentice Electrician
Assistant Installer

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer

Where it can lead

Elevator and Escalator Supervisor
Building Maintenance Manager

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will primarily augment, rather than replace, elevator and escalator installers and repairers by enhancing predictive maintenance and diagnostic capabilities. Technicians will increasingly leverage AI-powered systems to anticipate failures and pinpoint issues faster, making their work more efficient and data-driven, focusing on complex physical repairs and system integration.

Salary

$109,910

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position