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Ski lift mechanic salary
Average ski lift mechanic salary
$35,516
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Average ski lift mechanic salary by state
Highest paying states for ski lift mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $48,223 | $23.18 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $43,115 | $20.73 |
| 3 | Montana | $38,634 | $18.57 |
| 4 | Maine | $44,071 | $21.19 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $42,190 | $20.28 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $39,563 | $19.02 |
| 7 | Idaho | $37,588 | $18.07 |
| 8 | Washington | $40,283 | $19.37 |
| 9 | Indiana | $38,827 | $18.67 |
| 10 | Vermont | $36,978 | $17.78 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $38,628 | $18.57 |
| 12 | Iowa | $33,984 | $16.34 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $37,185 | $17.88 |
| 14 | Ohio | $37,122 | $17.85 |
| 15 | New York | $39,252 | $18.87 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $37,312 | $17.94 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $37,104 | $17.84 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $34,554 | $16.61 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $36,645 | $17.62 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $38,571 | $18.54 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $42,269 | $20.32 |
| 22 | Arizona | $35,752 | $17.19 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $32,868 | $15.80 |
| 24 | Virginia | $37,514 | $18.04 |
| 25 | Oregon | $34,980 | $16.82 |
| 26 | Alabama | $31,821 | $15.30 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $37,220 | $17.89 |
| 28 | Michigan | $35,525 | $17.08 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $37,289 | $17.93 |
| 30 | Delaware | $35,174 | $16.91 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $33,235 | $15.98 |
| 32 | Missouri | $34,755 | $16.71 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $30,450 | $14.64 |
| 34 | Colorado | $33,903 | $16.30 |
| 35 | Illinois | $34,550 | $16.61 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $29,717 | $14.29 |
| 37 | Utah | $30,773 | $14.79 |
| 38 | Nevada | $30,131 | $14.49 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $30,072 | $14.46 |
| 40 | Maryland | $34,044 | $16.37 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $28,143 | $13.53 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $29,668 | $14.26 |
| 43 | Georgia | $28,825 | $13.86 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $27,610 | $13.27 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $29,930 | $14.39 |
| 46 | Florida | $26,783 | $12.88 |
| 47 | Kansas | $30,213 | $14.53 |
| 48 | California | $33,161 | $15.94 |
| 49 | District of Columbia | $33,489 | $16.10 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $28,301 | $13.61 |
| 51 | Texas | $27,458 | $13.20 |
Ski lift mechanic salary details
A ski lift mechanic's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a ski lift mechanic's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $35,516 | $2,960 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying ski lift mechanic jobs
The highest paying types of ski lift mechanics are swimming pool maintenance, weapons mechanic, and fire alarm repairer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture Installer | $37,562 | $3,130 | $18.06 | 16,969 |
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Industrial Mechanic | $53,333 | $4,444 | $25.64 | 158,560 |
| Mechanic | $47,149 | $3,929 | $22.67 | 100,534 |
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Ski lift mechanic salary trends
The average ski lift mechanic salary has risen by $5,213 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ski lift mechanic earned $30,303 annually, but today, they earn $35,516 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for ski lift mechanics over the last decade.
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Average ski lift mechanic salary over time
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Ski lift mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,500 | $17.08 | +6.2% |
| 2025 | $33,300 | $16.01 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $32,900 | $15.80 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $32,400 | $15.60 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $32,200 | $15.47 | +1.9% |
Recently added ski lift mechanic salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Mountain | Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic, Year-Round | Bishop, CA | 06/26/2025 | $43,201 |
| Vail Resorts | Ski Lift Mechanic | Vail, CO | 06/20/2025 | $48,001 |
| Vail Resorts | Experienced Lift Mechanic | Stowe, VT | 05/22/2025 | $48,001 |
| Mammoth Mountain | Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic, Year-Round | Bakersfield, CA | 05/12/2025 | $43,201 |
| Mammoth Mountain | Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic, Year-Round | Bishop, CA | 03/25/2025 | $43,201 |
| Vail Resorts | Ski Lift Mechanic | New Hampshire | 02/17/2025 | $50,088 |
| Mammoth Mountain | Ski Lift Maintenance Mechanic, Year-Round | Bishop, CA | 01/27/2025 | $43,201 |
| Vail Resorts | Ski Lift Mechanic | Vail, CO | 01/12/2025 | $48,001 |
| Oakland Zoo | Lift/Rides Mechanic | Oakland, CA | 01/11/2025 | $56,349 |
| Western Valley Meat Company | Lift Mechanic | Fresno, CA | 12/14/2024 | $41,740 |
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