Elevator and escalator installers and repairers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$106,580
~$51/hr · ~$8,882/mo
US Jobs
24K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation involves highly physical, manual labor in unpredictable environments, such as elevator shafts and machine rooms, which provides a strong barrier against AI automation. While AI can significantly enhance diagnostic troubleshooting and predictive maintenance through computerized control systems, the actual installation, repair, and physical manipulation of heavy mechanical components still require a human presence. AI acts as a sophisticated tool for the technician rather than a replacement for the physical work.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CABEST VALUE | $169,560 | Above avg (113.1) | $149,975 |
| Springfield, MO | $125,530 | Below avg (89.1) | $140,871 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $146,830 | Above avg (104.4) | $140,704 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $164,020 | Above avg (117.6) | $139,531 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $141,380 | Average (102.5) | $137,951 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $150,600 | Above avg (111.4) | $135,159 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $119,770 | Below avg (89.2) | $134,327 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $121,960 | Below avg (93.2) | $130,854 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $143,180 | Above avg (110.4) | $129,700 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $121,580 | Below avg (94.9) | $128,085 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $139,690 | Above avg (109.1) | $128,049 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $129,190 | Average (100.9) | $128,006 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $134,010 | Above avg (106.7) | $125,579 |
| Syracuse, NY | $119,990 | Below avg (95.7) | $125,359 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $136,670 | Above avg (110.7) | $123,414 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$51/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,882/mo
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