Job outlook for elevator operators in the United States

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

• The projected elevator operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.

• About 56,900 new jobs for elevator operators are projected over the next decade.

• Elevator operator salaries have increased 14% for elevator operators in the last 5 years.

• There are over 9,260 elevator operators currently employed in the United States.

• There are 31,248 active elevator operator job openings in the US.

• The average elevator operator salary is $36,944.

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

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