Career Profile
Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers
Elevator and escalator installers and repairers install, maintain, and fix elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and other lifts.
General Information
Assemble, install, repair, or maintain electric or hydraulic freight or passenger elevators, escalators, or dumbwaiters.
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Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 2 openings per year are projected for Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers.
Employment Change
Employment for Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.4% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $43.46/hour. Entry level workers are paid $25.28, while experienced workers are paid $45.06. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 15 Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 17.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers are Building Equipment Contractors, , and .
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers include Mechanical, Customer and Personal Service, and Building and Construction.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Elevator & Escalator Installers & Repairers is HS diploma or less. 9% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.