Elevator mechanic vs elevator adjuster

The differences between elevator mechanics and elevator adjusters can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both an elevator mechanic and an elevator adjuster. Additionally, an elevator mechanic has an average salary of $79,797, which is higher than the $44,094 average annual salary of an elevator adjuster.

Elevator mechanic vs elevator adjuster overview

	Elevator Mechanic	Elevator Adjuster
Yearly salary	$79,797	$44,094
Hourly rate	$38.36	$21.20
Growth rate	3%	3%
Number of jobs	36,634	6,258
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	6	6

Elevator mechanic vs elevator adjuster salary

Elevator mechanics and elevator adjusters have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Elevator Mechanic	Elevator Adjuster
Average salary	$79,797	$44,094
Salary range	Between $55,000 And $115,000	Between $26,000 And $73,000
Highest paying City	Fairfield, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	-
Best paying company	City of Los Angeles	-
Best paying industry	Transportation	-

Differences between elevator mechanic and elevator adjuster education

There are a few differences between an elevator mechanic and an elevator adjuster in terms of educational background:

	Elevator Mechanic	Elevator Adjuster
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 37%	Bachelor's Degree, 50%
Most common major	Electrical Engineering Technology	Electrical And Power Transmission Installers
Most common college	-	-

Elevator mechanic vs elevator adjuster demographics

Here are the differences between elevator mechanics' and elevator adjusters' demographics:

	Elevator Mechanic	Elevator Adjuster
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 98.0% Female, 2.0%	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.2% Unknown, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 17.1% Asian, 3.7% White, 68.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%	Black or African American, 3.5% Unknown, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 12.0% Asian, 3.2% White, 74.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between elevator mechanic and elevator adjuster duties and responsibilities

Elevator mechanic example responsibilities.

Install safety and control devices, cables, pulleys, drive, rails, motors, and elevator cars.
Perform routine and complex repairs to electrical systems and controls, motors, switches, relays, and hydraulics.
Gain access to remove detective parts using hoists, ladders and hand tools while using the proper safety PPE.
Preform installation, repairs and preventive maintenance to traction and hydraulic elevators, escalators and material lifts.
Install emt and rigid conduit.
Maintain log books that detail all repairs and checks perform.

Elevator adjuster example responsibilities.

Install and modernize hydraulic and traction elevators.
Have knowledge of reading electrical and construction schematics as they pertain to the elevator trade.

Elevator mechanic vs elevator adjuster skills

Common elevator mechanic skills

Traction, 17%
Switches, 12%
Electric Motors, 9%
Hand Tools, 8%
Safety Regulations, 6%
Control Systems, 5%

Common elevator adjuster skills

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Updated January 8, 2025

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