Elevator mechanic salary in Alabama
Median $49.86 an hour for 170 elevator and escalator installers and repairers, May 2025, with the union scale by county and the trend since 2000.
Elevator mechanic pay in Alabama: the full range
Alabama ranks 24th of 37 states for median elevator mechanic pay, and 18th once adjusted for cost of living (the cost-of-living-adjusted median is $56.15). 170 elevator and escalator installers and repairers work in the state.
| Career stage (approximate) | Hourly | Annual | Where it sits in the distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice / entry | $35.10 – $46.30 | $73,010 – $96,290 | roughly the 10th–25th percentile |
| Journeyman | $46.30 – $50.69 | $96,290 – $105,440 | the middle half, around the median |
| Master / foreman / specialist | $50.69 – $54.59 | $105,440 – $113,550 | the 75th–90th percentile and above |
Where does your pay fall?
Elevator mechanic pay by metro in Alabama
| Metro | 10th | Median $/hr | 90th | Jobs | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $27.62 | $49.86 | $54.59 | 90 | about the same as |
Elevator mechanic wages in Alabama over time
Table
| Year | Alabama $/hr | In 2025 $ | US $/hr | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $24.01 | $44.89 | $22.78 | — |
| 2001 | $25.12 | $45.66 | $24.82 | — |
| 2002 | $25.19 | $45.08 | $25.99 | 140 |
| 2003 | $26.14 | $45.74 | $26.90 | 200 |
| 2007 | $28.42 | $44.13 | $32.69 | 150 |
| 2008 | $33.03 | $49.39 | $33.35 | 210 |
| 2009 | $32.28 | $48.44 | $33.20 | 170 |
| 2010 | $25.74 | $38.00 | $34.09 | 130 |
| 2011 | $22.59 | $32.33 | $36.09 | 60 |
| 2012 | $22.88 | $32.08 | $36.85 | 40 |
| 2013 | $32.51 | $44.93 | $37.81 | 80 |
| 2014 | $35.90 | $48.82 | $37.80 | 100 |
| 2015 | $36.45 | $49.51 | $38.88 | 100 |
| 2016 | $30.49 | $40.90 | $37.93 | 270 |
| 2017 | $29.70 | $39.01 | $38.21 | 190 |
| 2018 | $31.54 | $40.44 | $38.36 | 210 |
| 2019 | $39.68 | $49.97 | $40.86 | 190 |
| 2020 | $42.14 | $52.42 | $42.57 | 240 |
| 2021 | $44.17 | $52.48 | $47.05 | 230 |
| 2022 | $26.49 | $29.14 | $47.60 | 330 |
| 2023 | $27.77 | $29.34 | $49.24 | 270 |
| 2024 | $43.15 | $44.29 | $51.24 | 260 |
| 2025 | $49.86 | $49.86 | $52.84 | 170 |
In today's dollars, the median elevator mechanic wage in Alabama changed by +0.7% over the last ten years of data.
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Questions this page answers
How much do elevator mechanics make in Alabama?
The median elevator mechanic in Alabama earned $49.86 an hour ($103,700 a year) in May 2025, 6% below the national median of $52.84. The middle half earn $46.30–$50.69; the top 10% earn more than $54.59.
Where does Alabama rank for elevator mechanic pay?
Alabama ranks 24th of 37 states for elevator mechanic pay, with a median of $49.86 an hour, and 18th after adjusting for Alabama's cost of living (BEA price parity 88.8, US = 100).
What is the union elevator mechanic rate in Alabama?
Davis-Bacon determinations do not list a elevator mechanic classification for most Alabama counties, or the trade is not covered; the BLS wage figures above are the best available measure.
How many elevator mechanics work in Alabama?
BLS counted 170 elevator and escalator installers and repairers in Alabama in May 2025, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs (location quotient 0.51; 1.0 is the national average concentration).
Sources and notes
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Alabama and metro areas, SOC 47-4021.
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, state construction employment through 2026-08.
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2025 annual averages.
- BEA Regional Price Parities (cost-of-living adjustment).
- SAM.gov Davis-Bacon wage determinations, current revisions as of 2026-09-28. Not the official determination.