Best states for an elevator mechanic

Q: What is the best state for elevator mechanics?

The best state to be an elevator mechanic is Nevada based on elevator mechanic salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for elevator mechanics?

The highest paying state for elevator mechanics is Wyoming based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for elevator mechanics?

The worst state for elevator mechanics is Minnesota, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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It seems like elevator mechanics are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for elevator mechanics aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. We wanted to look at the best states for elevator mechanics -- where there are plenty of elevator mechanic jobs to go around and elevator mechanics get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.

Nevada is the best state for jobs for elevator mechanics, and Minnesota is the worst. The most common pay in Nevada is $100,098, while the median pay in Minnesota is $69,966.Nevada is the best state, and Eureka is the city with the highest pay for elevator mechanics.

10 best states for elevator mechanics in 2025

1. Nevada
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 183
Average annual salary: $100,098
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000
Location Quotient:
1.38
Elevator mechanic jobs in Nevada
2. Delaware
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 95
Average annual salary: $100,854
Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000
Location Quotient:
1.2
Elevator mechanic jobs in Delaware
3. Louisiana
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 333
Average annual salary: $91,904
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000
Location Quotient:
1.65
Elevator mechanic jobs in Louisiana
4. Mississippi
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 218
Average annual salary: $90,304
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000
Location Quotient:
1.63
Elevator mechanic jobs in Mississippi
5. West Virginia
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 101
Average annual salary: $95,067
Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000
Location Quotient:
1.05
Elevator mechanic jobs in West Virginia
6. South Carolina
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 383
Average annual salary: $91,184
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000
Location Quotient:
1.35
Elevator mechanic jobs in South Carolina
7. Maryland
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 451
Average annual salary: $99,885
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Elevator mechanic jobs in Maryland
8. Vermont
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 59
Average annual salary: $93,908
Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000
Location Quotient:
1.22
Elevator mechanic jobs in Vermont
9. Rhode Island
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 49
Average annual salary: $101,891
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000
Location Quotient:
0.64
Elevator mechanic jobs in Rhode Island
10. Ohio
Total elevator mechanic jobs: 630
Average annual salary: $93,869
Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000
Location Quotient:
0.98
Elevator mechanic jobs in Ohio

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Detailed list of the best states for an elevator mechanic

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Nevada	$100,098	$66,000	2,998,039	183
2	Delaware	$100,854	$65,000	961,939	95
3	Louisiana	$91,904	$58,000	4,684,333	333
4	Mississippi	$90,304	$57,000	2,984,100	218
5	West Virginia	$95,067	$61,000	1,815,857	101
6	South Carolina	$91,184	$57,000	5,024,369	383
7	Maryland	$99,885	$64,000	6,052,177	451
8	Vermont	$93,908	$60,000	623,657	59
9	Rhode Island	$101,891	$66,000	1,059,639	49
10	Ohio	$93,869	$60,000	11,658,609	630
11	Connecticut	$102,037	$66,000	3,588,184	158
12	Utah	$91,293	$59,000	3,101,833	239
13	Kentucky	$89,863	$57,000	4,454,189	271
14	Alaska	$86,164	$59,000	739,795	94
15	California	$102,329	$68,000	39,536,653	1,314
16	New Hampshire	$98,194	$63,000	1,342,795	65
17	Massachusetts	$100,438	$65,000	6,859,819	268
18	Nebraska	$82,188	$54,000	1,920,076	192
19	Pennsylvania	$83,845	$54,000	12,805,537	804
20	Montana	$80,892	$53,000	1,050,493	133
21	South Dakota	$80,065	$53,000	869,666	84
22	North Dakota	$78,423	$54,000	755,393	104
23	Missouri	$85,842	$56,000	6,113,532	337
24	District of Columbia	$99,586	$64,000	693,972	51
25	New Jersey	$92,083	$60,000	9,005,644	340
26	Arizona	$81,812	$54,000	7,016,270	423
27	Iowa	$76,246	$50,000	3,145,711	499
28	New Mexico	$79,123	$52,000	2,088,070	166
29	Colorado	$85,386	$56,000	5,607,154	363
30	Alabama	$74,782	$47,000	4,874,747	375
31	Texas	$77,996	$50,000	28,304,596	1,412
32	North Carolina	$78,075	$49,000	10,273,419	627
33	Tennessee	$74,297	$47,000	6,715,984	437
34	New York	$84,840	$55,000	19,849,399	684
35	Kansas	$76,948	$50,000	2,913,123	201
36	Indiana	$74,532	$48,000	6,666,818	521
37	Oregon	$83,141	$53,000	4,142,776	214
38	Idaho	$76,358	$49,000	1,716,943	128
39	Michigan	$77,754	$50,000	9,962,311	365
40	Maine	$77,815	$50,000	1,335,907	82
41	Virginia	$81,931	$52,000	8,470,020	566
42	Oklahoma	$74,357	$48,000	3,930,864	259
43	Hawaii	$77,816	$57,000	1,427,538	59
44	Washington	$79,634	$51,000	7,405,743	426
45	Illinois	$79,557	$51,000	12,802,023	624
46	Arkansas	$73,804	$47,000	3,004,279	166
47	Wyoming	$68,394	$45,000	579,315	61
48	Georgia	$75,007	$47,000	10,429,379	649
49	Wisconsin	$73,046	$47,000	5,795,483	323
50	Florida	$71,681	$45,000	20,984,400	1,068
51	Minnesota	$69,966	$46,000	5,576,606	401

Highest paying states for elevator mechanics

Rank	State	Avg. Elevator Mechanic Salary
1	Nevada	$100,098
2	Delaware	$100,854
3	Louisiana	$91,904
4	Mississippi	$90,304
5	West Virginia	$95,067
6	South Carolina	$91,184
7	Maryland	$99,885
8	Vermont	$93,908
9	Rhode Island	$101,891
10	Ohio	$93,869
11	Connecticut	$102,037
12	Utah	$91,293
13	Kentucky	$89,863
14	Alaska	$86,164
15	California	$102,329
16	New Hampshire	$98,194
17	Massachusetts	$100,438
18	Nebraska	$82,188
19	Pennsylvania	$83,845
20	Montana	$80,892
21	South Dakota	$80,065
22	North Dakota	$78,423
23	Missouri	$85,842
24	District of Columbia	$99,586
25	New Jersey	$92,083
26	Arizona	$81,812
27	Iowa	$76,246
28	New Mexico	$79,123
29	Colorado	$85,386
30	Alabama	$74,782
31	Texas	$77,996
32	North Carolina	$78,075
33	Tennessee	$74,297
34	New York	$84,840
35	Kansas	$76,948
36	Indiana	$74,532
37	Oregon	$83,141
38	Idaho	$76,358
39	Michigan	$77,754
40	Maine	$77,815
41	Virginia	$81,931
42	Oklahoma	$74,357
43	Hawaii	$77,816
44	Washington	$79,634
45	Illinois	$79,557
46	Arkansas	$73,804
47	Wyoming	$68,394
48	Georgia	$75,007
49	Wisconsin	$73,046
50	Florida	$71,681
51	Minnesota	$69,966

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Total elevator mechanic jobs:	183
Average annual salary:	$100,098
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$66,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$151,000
Location Quotient:	1.38

Best states for an elevator mechanic

10 best states for elevator mechanics in 2025

1. Nevada

2. Delaware

3. Louisiana

4. Mississippi

5. West Virginia

6. South Carolina

7. Maryland

8. Vermont

9. Rhode Island

10. Ohio