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Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$141,180
Median Annual Salary
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+2.8% vs 2024
$137,670
Mean Salary
$141,180
Median Salary
$67.88
Hourly Rate
1,910 people work as Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California earn a median salary of $141,180 per year ($11,765/month).
This is 29.0% above the national average of $109,478.
California ranks #3 out of 37 states for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers pay.
Approximately 1,910 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
Top Skills
Equipment Maintenance
4.0
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.33
Customer and Personal Service
3.77
Building and Construction
3.65
Public Safety and Security
3.57
Computers and Electronics
3.4
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(47.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California
Salaries for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California range from $74,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $173,920 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $120,900 and $161,230.
How much do Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers make in California?
The median annual salary for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California is $141,180 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $137,670.
What is the salary range for a Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California?
Salaries for Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California range from $74,670 at the 10th percentile to $173,920 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $120,900 and $161,230.
What is the starting salary for a Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California?
Entry-level Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers positions in California typically start around $74,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $120,900 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,910 people are employed as Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers in California is approximately $67.88 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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