Job outlook for elevator mechanics in the United States

Elevator mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected elevator mechanic job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.

• About 700 new jobs for elevator mechanics are projected over the next decade.

• Elevator mechanic salaries have increased 12% for elevator mechanics in the last 5 years.

• There are over 14,864 elevator mechanics currently employed in the United States.

• There are 36,634 active elevator mechanic job openings in the US.

• The average elevator mechanic salary is $79,797.

Compare the number of elevator mechanic jobs and the average elevator mechanic salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of elevator mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where elevator mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.