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Elevator mechanic salary in New York

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$135,720median pay per year in New York, or $65.25 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $78,180lowest 10% earn less
  2. $108,94025th percentile
  3. $135,720median
  4. $153,22075th percentile
  5. $168,370top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $109,910[3]

The median pay for an elevator mechanic in New York was $135,720 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $25,810 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in NY
3,470[4]
Rank by median pay
8 of 37[5]
Compared with US median
+23.5%[6]

How much do elevator mechanics make in New York?

The median wage for elevator mechanics in New York was $135,720 a year, or $65.25 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was $130,360 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $109,910 a year[3]. New York was $25,810, or 23.5%, above that[6]. New York also ranked 8th out of the 36 states and DC with a published median[5]. For all jobs in the state, the median was $59,670[8]. Elevator mechanics earned $76,050 more than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $78,180 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $168,370[2]. Among metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median, $136,000[10]. Syracuse was at $126,630 and Albany-Schenectady-Troy was at $121,470[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

New York vs US pay

Pay for elevator mechanics in New York next to the national figures[1][3].

NYUS
Median per year$135,720[1]$109,910[3]
Median per hour$65.25[1]$52.84[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$78,180[2]$59,270[13]
Top 10% earn more than$168,370[2]$158,890[13]
Jobs3,470[4]23,790[3]

Pay by metro area in New York

Metro areas in New York with the most jobs for elevator mechanics, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[11]$136,0003,270
Syracuse, NY$126,630130
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$121,47090

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for elevator mechanics in the states that border New York, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Massachusetts[14]$138,420n/a
New Jersey$137,920800
Pennsylvania$117,250900

Median pay for elevator mechanics in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for elevator mechanics are projected to grow 5.7% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: high school diploma or equivalent[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an elevator mechanic make in New York?
The median was $135,720 a year in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $78,180 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $168,370[2].
How much does an elevator mechanic make an hour in New York?
The median was $65.25 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $37.59 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $80.95[2][17].
Which city in New York pays elevator mechanics the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median among the 3 metro areas with published figures, at $136,000 a year[10].
Is New York a good state for elevator mechanics?
New York had the 8th highest median annual wage out of the 36 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $25,810 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become an elevator mechanic in New York?
This is a US figure, not a New York one. Across the US, the typical path is a high school diploma or equivalent, no related work experience, and an apprenticeship[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York was $135,720 per year and $65.25 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York: 10th percentile $78,180, 25th percentile $108,940, 75th percentile $153,220, 90th percentile $168,370. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in the US as a whole was $109,910 per year and $52.84 per hour, with about 23,790 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,470 people worked as Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 8th highest median annual wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers out of the 36 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York ($135,720) was $25,810 (23.5%) higher than the US median ($109,910). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York was $130,360 per year and $62.67 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York was $76,050 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 3 metro areas in or partly in New York with a published median for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median annual wage, $136,000. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in the US: 10th percentile $59,270, 25th percentile $79,290, 75th percentile $135,720, 90th percentile $158,890. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in states that border New York (highest first): Massachusetts $138,420; New Jersey $137,920; Pennsylvania $117,250. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers is projected to grow 5.7% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 1,900 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Apprenticeship. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in New York: 10th percentile $37.59, 25th percentile $52.37, 75th percentile $73.66, 90th percentile $80.95. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only New York. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.